Estimator

Duration: 12 Months

• The Senior Estimator is responsible to scope, develop, coordinate, review, and communicate all levels of project and program estimates in support of Project Management at CGS. Under some supervision the SE will develop Preliminary estimates, Rough Order of Magnitude estimates, Budgetary estimates, and Definitive estimates as required by the project type and complexity. The SE will work with project stakeholders (i.e., project management, engineering, planning, contractors, ect.) to develop, implement & continuously improve estimating and scope management processes. Provide input to and operate under CE-01 (Cost Estimating Manual).

Required Education and Experience

• Senior Estimator: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of industrial level experience scoping and developing engineering, procurement and construction estimates including preliminary, rough order of magnitude, budgetary, and definitive estimating levels of accuracy may be because of Project Management responsibilities.
• a High School diploma or GED and 12 years of industrial level experience scoping and developing engineering, procurement and construction estimates including preliminary, rough order of magnitude, budgetary, and definitive estimating levels of accuracy may be because of Project Management responsibilities. A minimum of 7 years of specific cost estimating experience is required and/or professional certifications proving estimating knowledge must be obtained from AACE and/or ASPE.

Required abilities and skills       

• Knowledge of nuclear plant, industrial plant, engineering, maintenance, and construction processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of professional project management principles
• Knowledge of project estimating, reporting and cost analysis of project information
• Well-developed skills in the areas of administration and time management
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and oral communications and presentation skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Strong teamwork skills
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of scope management
• Strong analytical, mathematical, data checking skills
• Skilled at interfacing/communicating with Senior Management
• Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities

Desired abilities and skills          

• Project estimating experience in a nuclear power plant – Commercial Nuclear
• Knowledge of Commercial Nuclear plant systems and components, system interrelationships, design basis, and regulatory requirements (FSAR, industry codes including ASME and ANSI, etc.)