What You'll Do
The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution, the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of the project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions:
- Manages the development of estimates from inception through completion.
- Develops an achievable estimate plan, inclusive of budget, and leads the estimating team in executing the estimate.
- Consolidates the estimate components and prepares the proposal cost volume and bid forms.
- Reviews estimates and ensures quality and integrity.
- Prepares basis and assumption documentation. Ensures lessons learned are incorporated.
- Reviews the design or Request for Proposal (RFP) scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project team to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete.
- Strives to fully understand the needs of the customer and project team and suggests alternatives when appropriate.
- Establishes and reviews the conceptual scopes of estimates and studies when definition is not available through a demonstrated ability to conceptualize the design of the finished product.
- Demonstrates specialized contingency analysis and development skills to compensate for undefined scope.
- Supports bid evaluation of cost and schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations. May participate in discussions with vendors.
- Prepares non-manual, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates, developing basis for temporary facilities, miscellaneous construction services, construction tools and equipment, non‑manual staffing, startup services, payroll taxes and insurance, camp facilities and operation, and other field costs.
- Effectively presents the estimate’s management review package to the estimate team, department management and to business line management. Schedules internal and external reviews.
- Prepares and provides guidance in the preparation of proposal cash flow models and working capital analysis.
- Allocates indirect costs and fee to owner pay items when required.
- Performs and reviews escalation calculations for estimates of complex jobs.
- Identifies ways to mitigate risk. Assesses the uncertainties associated with productivity, material pricing, wage rates, and quantity variation.
- Establishes and maintains technical capabilities for personnel, cost databases, and tools.
- Supports development of estimating standards and procedures.
- Sponsors, develops, and presents training in areas of expertise for courses and on‑the‑job training.
- Performs analysis on received commercial data.
The following duties are performed with respect to providing support services to projects/sites in the form of external cost analysis and estimate reviews in addition to estimate-to-budget conversions:
- Travels as needed to support requests for proposal and change order efforts.
- Prepares cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. Develops new techniques as required to meet specific needs.
- Converts estimates into project budgets with the execution team clearly communicating assumptions and rationale. Assists projects in identifying scope deviations.
- Analyzes cost/price data from suppliers/subcontractors, cost processors, engineering progress and performance, and quantity installation progress and performance with the ability to generate comparative data (historical costs and other metrics) as part of the cost/price analysis.
- Participates in and contributes to Value Engineering studies.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 7 years of estimating experience on DOE 413.3B or EVMS compliant projects.
- Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 5 years of estimating experience on DOE 413.3B or EVMS compliant projects.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of estimating experience on DOE 413.3B projects.
- Demonstrated intermediate-to-advanced understanding of Estimating core processes requiring minimal direction and supervision.
- Knowledge of estimating software tools.
- Experience in price to win strategies and/or leading/supporting estimates during proposal bids.
- Advanced knowledge of EPC estimating methods, processes, and procedures. Understands estimate types, classifications, and components.
- Specifically understands detail level estimates and design packages.
- Significant knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost and price analysis, life cycle analysis and management of personnel.
- Skilled in understanding and implementing technical discipline processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
- Knowledge of administrative and supervisor practices.
- Advanced knowledge of construction methods and techniques in area of specialization and have a general understanding of other disciplines.
- Familiar with engineering and construction codes and standards.
- Knowledge of the principles of Life-Cycle costing, cost in use, and operating costs and ability to undertake a Net Present Value (NPV) analysis.
- Thorough understanding of project cash flows and the corresponding time value of money as the cost of working capital.
- Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projection sources.
- Understands and contributes to risk and contingency assessments.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
