Estimate Lead

Location: Aiken SC

Estimate Lead

Job Description

Review source data including engineering documents Work with Volume III Lead to develop estimating plan and handbook. Identify scope of work areas that require subcontract support or specially engineered equipment and work with Supply Chain to write specifications and obtain pricing.

Identify scope of work areas that require subject matter expertise and work with Proposal Manager to identify appropriate SMEs. Select appropriate estimate methodologies. Oversee development of detailed estimates. Participate in review process and ensure comments and feedback are implemented.

Basic Job Requirements

Twenty-five years of experience in engineering construction operations estimating scheduling project controls proposal development and/or project management

Experience developing multi-billion-dollar cost estimates

Specific experience leading cost estimates for heavy industrial (e.g. chemical processing oil and gas) and/or nuclear facilities

Four-year degree. Candidates not meeting the education requirements may be considered based on additional relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on cost estimating strategy methodology and best practices for large-scale complex nuclear construction projects.

Develop review and analyze detailed project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction phases covering all project elements including engineering procurement and construction.

Serve as a primary resource for validating and verifying internal and external cost estimates from contractors and subcontractors.

Analyze historical cost data and apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to improve the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates.

Collaborate with the project controls engineering and project management teams to ensure that cost estimates are fully integrated with work breakdown structures (WBS) project schedules and risk assessments.

Lead complex cost risk analysis activities providing expert input on potential cost impacts and mitigation strategies.

Prepare detailed cost estimates and supporting documentation for change orders contract modifications and claims.

Present cost estimates analyses and findings to senior NNSA leadership and stakeholders defending the basis of the estimate and addressing questions.

Mentor junior estimators and support the development of internal estimating procedures and processes consistent with DOE Order 413.3B.

Stay current with industry trends market conditions and technology related to heavy industrial and nuclear construction to ensure estimates reflect current conditions.