Construction Cost Estimator

Amentum

18h•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Projects and Consulting is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator, to support the Idaho Falls, Idaho location. This position will split their time between the Idaho Falls office and the on-site location to support the Spent Fuel Handling Project (SFHP). This site is located approximately 55 miles west of Idaho Falls on the Idaho National Laboratory property. A majority of the estimates will focus on Technical Changes Requests for the subcontractors and assist in negotiation fair and reasonableness to these contract changes. The candidate will be expected to work independently as well as in a team environment. Part of multi-contract team running >$M contracts. In this role you will: Prepare independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals. Analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, contract document agreements, and prior change order proposals. Become a subject matter expert on the contract verbiage for the contract being supported. Utilize knowledge of construction and estimating principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to perform moderately complex assignments under general supervision to produce accurate and quality cost estimates. Consult with the Project Manager and Engineers to discuss and formulate quality take-offs. Identify areas of scope creep or scope gap in the change orders being proposed. Provide assistance in price negotiations, working closely with Project Manager and Project Controls management. Collaborate with scheduling team to develop production-based bottom-up cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules. Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and databases. Review and perform variance analysis on completed estimates to assess accuracy and lessons learned. Support costing of Risk Registers and collaborates with Risk team to ensure all risk register items are aligned to project’s risk profile. Perform detailed peer reviews of those estimates from fellow team members. For all work done, it is expected that the estimator clearly document and communicate the scope of the estimate, the assumptions made, and any pertinent information gathered from the Project Manager or Engineering team. This is to be done in providing a narrative write up explaining the Basis of Estimate. Followed up by a Variance Analysis write up for estimates that fall outside our target threshold.

Requirements

Microsoft Excel expertise.
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting or other related field highly preferred.
4 or more years of experience, education can substitute for some experience.
Experience in large scale heavy industrial projects highly preferred.
Experience in multiple phases of project lifecycle (Predesign, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Post-Construction phases).
Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using a variety of Estimating tools, including Excel spreadsheets, WinEst, and/or other estimating software.
Ability to communicate clearly through Basis of Estimate narrative write ups, variance analysis reports, and in-person presentations to all levels of the project team.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must take and pass a pre-employment drug, background check and site security badge screening.

Responsibilities

Prepare independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
Analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, contract document agreements, and prior change order proposals.
Become a subject matter expert on the contract verbiage for the contract being supported.
Utilize knowledge of construction and estimating principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to perform moderately complex assignments under general supervision to produce accurate and quality cost estimates.
Consult with the Project Manager and Engineers to discuss and formulate quality take-offs.
Identify areas of scope creep or scope gap in the change orders being proposed.
Provide assistance in price negotiations, working closely with Project Manager and Project Controls management.
Collaborate with scheduling team to develop production-based bottom-up cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
Review and perform variance analysis on completed estimates to assess accuracy and lessons learned.
Support costing of Risk Registers and collaborates with Risk team to ensure all risk register items are aligned to project’s risk profile.
Perform detailed peer reviews of those estimates from fellow team members.
Clearly document and communicate the scope of the estimate, the assumptions made, and any pertinent information gathered from the Project Manager or Engineering team.
Provide a narrative write up explaining the Basis of Estimate.
Followed up by a Variance Analysis write up for estimates that fall outside our target threshold.