Cost Estimator

System One; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Cost Estimator for a long-term contract opportunity with a remote work model. The Cost Estimator will support cost tracking, project budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management principles. An ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in project controls across large development environments.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in large development projects or DOE projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to EVMS principles and project management best practices.
• Complete and submit Earned Value reports within defined reporting periods.
• Maintain variance of less than ±5% between forecasted and actual project costs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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System One is seeking to hire Cost Estimatorfor a long-term contract opportunity, with a remote work model.



The Cost Estimator will support the cost tracking, status reporting, performance analysis, forecasting and project baseline change control. The Cost Estimator will also support project budget owners across the project(s) with direct reporting to theCost Manager.



Responsibilities

• Earned Value Management (EVM) Compliance – Ensure 100% adherence to EVMS principles and project management best practices in cost tracking and reporting.


• Timeliness of Month-End Reporting – Complete and submit Earned Value reports (BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI, CPI, EAC, BAC, VAC) within the defined reporting period (e.g., within five business days of month-end).


• Accuracy of Cost Estimates – Maintain variance of less than ±5% between forecasted Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) versus actual project costs.


• Cost Data Accuracy – Ensure that 100% of cost estimates are based on current and verified pricing data from databases, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.


• Risk Identification and Mitigation – Identify and document all high-risk cost and schedule issues with at least one recommended mitigation strategy per issue in monthly risk assessments.


• Project Status Reporting – Deliver Monthly Project Status Reports on time with comprehensive scope, schedule, budget, and risk insights, ensuring all reports meet quality standards.


• Schedule Accuracy and Maintenance – Maintain an up-to-date, resource-loaded master project schedule in Microsoft Project, ensuring that at least 95% of schedule updates are accurate and published on time.


• Change Control Effectiveness – Process all baseline budget, scope, or schedule changes exceeding established thresholds within the required timeframe and maintain an approval rate of at least 90% for proposed changes.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field, or equivalent project controls experience.


• 5-10 years experienced on large development project or Department of Energy (DOE) type projects.


• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and ability to learn new software quickly.


• Ability to adapt-to and rapidly learn new software and processes. Demonstrated experience learning and becoming proficient with new software may be acceptable in lieu of specific software experience.


• Demonstrated affinity for understanding key objective and intent and then working with stakeholders and software tools to improve a process or system to make it more efficient.


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally, build positive working relationships, and effectively identify and resolve problems.


• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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