Cost Estimator - Remote

Talascend, LLC; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cost Estimator to enhance project management for the Natrium project. This role involves tracking costs, supporting budgeting, and ensuring efficient process management. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and significant experience in project controls.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) benefits

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experienced on large development project or DOE type projects.
• Ability to adapt to new software and processes.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Support month-end Earned Value reporting process.
• Conduct cost risk analyses and assessments.
• Produce Monthly Project Status Report that communicates project performance.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Problem identification and resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft software (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Cost Estimator for a contract opportunity located in Bellevue, WA-hybrid.


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 the TerraPower Cost Manager. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and will collaborate with various project stakeholders including the project manager, project account engineers, group and system leads, as well as other teams and/or individuals and stakeholders while supporting overall Natrium Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize EVMS principles and other project management best practices while supporting project manager and team group leads in the execution of defined scope and deliverables
• Support month-end Earned Value reporting process including assessing of BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI, CPI, EAC, BAC, and VAC for the Natrium project
• Perform cost estimate data analysis in conjunction with project team inputs and trend projections to validate and/or revise Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) costs.
• Obtain accurate and current pricing information from databases, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors to be utilized in cost estimates.
• Conduct cost risk analyses and assessments; identifies high-risk issues that could impact project success and recommend solutions.
• Produce Monthly Project Status Report that tracks and communicates overall project work performance in terms of scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Assist group leads and project manager in developing and maintaining the resource loaded master project schedule in Microsoft Project
• Regularly update and provide progress reports, layouts, and publication of the master schedule
• Assist with project change control for changes affecting baseline budget, scope or schedule which exceed established thresholds
• Lead improvement initiatives
• Support and manage Natrium project-specific processes and process improvements

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• 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.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build positive working relationships.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skill.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and ability to learn new software quickly.

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

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will bediscussed, and workplaceaccommodations maybe made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 10-20%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited toexperience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k),EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on dateof hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.