Principal Estimator

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Principal Estimator - Administrative/Business (ES102) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.  This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements) and ProSidian Team Members work as part of a Cadre to fulfill requirements.  

Principal Estimator - Administrative/Business (ES102) Candidates Prepare estimates to provide the basis for comprehensive decision making, planning, and control. Review and analyze estimates prepared by estimators and senior estimators and makes management and DOE presentations. Lead the preparation and review of conceptual, preliminary, or definitive estimates as required to complete budgeting, scheduling, and funding analysis. Make presentations as required and perform personnel and organizational activities as directed. Estimate the non-routine work of considerable complexity and difficulty.

Principal Estimator Job Knowledge:

• Demonstrate skills and experience in more than two major disciplines of detail and conceptual estimating, coordination with technical personnel in performing all levels and types of estimating scope quantification, pricing, and analysis of escalation and contingency.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures. Extensive knowledge and experience in estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, perform, and present cost estimating products with a minimum of supervision.
• Has skill in the preparation of discipline estimates in specialized areas of work scope.
• Has in-depth knowledge of project schedules and the ability to predict/extrapolate costs based on the analysis of scheduled activities or cost correlation.
• Has knowledge of manual labor performance, equipment production and the derivation of composite craft/category labor rates. Understands charging practices and the relationship of charging practices to commercial terms, invoicing and profitability.
• Has knowledge of current industry and technical developments, as well as market pricing for commodities and construction practices.
• Has the ability to accurately evaluate alternative solutions.
• Has technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques. Has in-depth knowledge of the associated work processes.
• Has knowledge of administrative and supervisory procedures and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop or oversee the preparation of cost estimates applying advanced principles and concepts in a comprehensive and accurate manner, complete in all respects, for facilities or processes that are very complex.
• Develop estimating systems, processes, procedures, standards, and desktop guides. Evaluate new estimating techniques and software. Establish and maintain estimating databases of pricing structures to be applied to estimates.
• Supervise and oversee the preparation of estimates ensuring all aspects of activity scope are understood and priced, including areas of technical uncertainty and incomplete design.
• Review and approve, or develop productivity factors and indirect costs, general and administrative costs, and contingency analysis to be used in estimates.
• Assist in the organization, work planning, and coordination between various departments and establish a functional, professional estimating group.
• Ensure that timely and accurate cost data is available for estimates and studies.
• Review/prepare estimates, reconciliations, cost studies, and presentations covering all disciplines. Prepare parametric estimating techniques.
• Supervise Estimators and Senior Estimators. Perform personnel performance evaluations and counseling. Assist in personnel selection and training as directed.
• Prepare evaluations of contingency based on knowledge of activity scope definition, pricing exposures, technical uncertainties, and other factors. Prepare justifications and defend such estimates.
• Work with customers (contracts/interfaces) as directed, for acceptance and understanding of specialized aspects of SRS estimating procedures.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical, Construction Management, or Business and at least 8 - 10 years of experience in Estimating.
• Twenty years of experience in Nuclear, Heavy Industrial, or Process Chemical Construction in a field capacity with at least 15 years of Estimating would substitute in lieu of a formal education requirement.
• Familiarity with all phases of construction techniques and requirements, technical knowledge of engineering, procurement, and general business practices is required.
• Working knowledge of Planning and Scheduling and Cost Controls is necessary.
• Must have demonstrated skill in Conceptual Estimating, coordination with technical personnel, interfacing with Engineers, and has knowledge of Field Construction techniques, labor, and equipment requirements.
• The ability to apply advanced concepts and unique methods to quantify work condition impacts on costs are necessary.

Additional Qualifications:

• The candidate should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work closely with peers, managers and external customers.
• Possess both oral and written communication skill. Substantial experience in the use of computer software products (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and be experienced in the development and use of estimating tools, processes and techniques.
• Strong analytical, data checking skills are also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has prior estimating experience working for the Department of Energy or Nuclear Power environment industry.
• Has prior Savannah River Site estimating experience.
• Possesses substantial experience in the use of the estimating software SUCCESS Estimator.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom