Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Cost Estimator opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Position Overview:

The Senior Cost Estimator will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas:

• Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that meet DOE guidance for accuracy, completeness, and well‑documented basis of estimate, including assumptions, sources, and methodology.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and well‑supported, reflecting all possible cost elements without omissions or duplication, consistent with DOE cost‑quality criteria.
• Provide Cost engineering/estimating support using PROPRICER software.
• Provide processing of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).
• Provides extensive specialized knowledge to major projects, programs, or tasks.
• Works at a senior level to improve significant major projects and programs.
• Offers successful experience in technical or management consulting roles and proven skills in developing plans that yield positive organizational improvements.
• Provide estimating support and guidance to career level cost estimators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education – BS/BA (or AA, MS, MBA, PhD, etc.) degree. Eight years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
• Fifteen (15)+ years of directly applicable successful experience consulting or contributing on complex capital projects, including providing strategic, management, technical, or business assistance to significant projects or programs in a senior capacity and/or as a consultant, preferred on the WTP capital project.
• Experience with researching and navigating complex federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing project controls and/or estimating support directly to HFO.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
• Proficient in DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Senior-level experience in the following areas:
• Quantity Development Package process in BNI’s and H2C estimating procedures,
• Rate buildup including Project Services, Shared Services and fee within BNI Requests for Equitable Adjustment,
• Hanford Site contractor forward pricing rates,
• BNI and H2C contract,
• Integration with other project controls functions including scheduling and risk management.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Expert-level proficient in Microsoft 365.

Other Job-Related Qualifications:

·        United States Citizenship

·        WTP Site Access

Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $120,000 and $200,000 annually.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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