Principal Estimator
Principal Estimator
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Principal Estimator to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken SC.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for leading the organization development implementation maintenance and accountability of total project controls financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning scheduling financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
Responsible for the overall implementation and direction of the estimating functions to provide services procedures and methods for the timely and accurate response to client project management departmental and company requirements.
Activities include but are not limited to: - 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 complex.
On small-sized or multiple projects the individual may act independently or may direct a staff of other estimating individuals.
On large-sized projects the individual may direct a staff of other estimating professionals. - Leads the development of the total project estimate and the total Project Estimate Basis. Skillfully utilizes estimating methods and the expertise of other project professionals to establish total project estimates. Seasoned expertise is required to ensure that all pertinent information is updated to the present scope of work.
Ability to lead customers to the best systems and methods for their application. This requires a blend of sales ability technical aptitude superior skills with estimating tools and strong construction and corporate business management acumen - Develop estimating systems processes guidelines and procedures. 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. - Review / prepare estimates reconciliations cost studies and presentations covering all disciplines. Prepare parametric estimating techniques. Ensure that timely and accurate cost data is available for estimates and studies.Provides the appropriate positive environment that encourages the growth of other departmental personnel in pursuing their career path - Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and makes evaluations of contingency based on knowledge of activity scope definition pricing exposures technical uncertainties and other factors. - Directing the development of quality material labor and subcontract take-offs coordinates information between Engineering Purchasing Construction and Maintenance and helps determine the Project Execution Plan. Directs and executes indirect and conceptual estimates - Serves as an intra-corporate expert on estimating methods and systems. This position requires frequent interaction with functional leadership project personnel engineers and estimating team members - Arranges and conducts department discipline and project estimate reviews - Develops and conducts estimating training programs Prepare justifications and defend such estimates to SRNS and Client management. - Responsible for turnover of the completed and approved estimate to the Project Control team.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Masters degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8 years of practical experience OR
Bachelors degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR
An Associates degree and 13 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent OR
A High School Diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses strong personal computer skills.
Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting cost management scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems Estimating Specialty - Familiarity with all phases of construction techniques and requirements technical knowledge of engineering procurement and general business practices.
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who have possessed an Active DOE L or Q Clearance within the past 2 years are preferred
413.3.B Line-Item experience.
LOCATION
Aiken SC 100% onsite
4/10 schedule 630am to 515pm
Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidates expense
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to in-house training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Contract
