Estimator

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

WA River Protection Solutions seeks an Estimator to provide cost estimates for H2C contracts, procurement, and project management at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. You will prepare various estimates and support negotiations with the DOE, contributing to baseline and change processes.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 6–10 years of estimating experience, with knowledge across multiple disciplines and proficiency in building robust cost data and review packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business or related discipline.
• Six (6) years of related experience for Grade 18; Eight (8) years for Grade 19; Ten (10) years for Grade 20.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for proposals, changes, baselines, and other purposes by coordinating with PMs, CAMs, and project controls.
• Demonstrate understanding of estimating disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Understand H2C work scopes (retrievals, project management, engineering, capital construction).
• Participate in in-house Management and Specialty Assessments.
• Develop estimating benchmarks, assemblies or data.
• Coordinate estimate reviews and prepare review packages for management.
• Review and implement system and process improvements.
• Develop estimate plans and basis of estimate documents.
• Review estimate inputs for adequacy (scope, schedule, WBS, assumptions).
• Determine estimating methods to be used.
• Collect/organize backup information for estimates.
• Analyze reasonableness of estimates against benchmarks and historical data.
• Develop various estimate types (REAs, FCEs, studies).
• Review specs/drawings for cost estimates and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare/maintain LAWPS Total Project Costs and lifecycle estimates.
• Support integrated scope/schedule/cost baseline development.
• Prepare cost price analysis of subcontractor/vendor prices.

Skills

Estimating discipline knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business or related discipline

Job description

Job Responsibilities/Duties

The anticipated start date for this position is dependent upon operational and training needs and could be scheduled as late as April 2027.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.

When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

H2C is seeking an Estimator who will be responsible for providing cost estimates to support H2C Contracts, Procurement, Project Management and other H2C department needs. Prepares estimates for ongoing requests for proposals, H2C directed changes (REA's), baseline change requests (BCRs), fair cost estimates (FCEs), and other estimate purposes as needed. Supports H2C in the contract/subcontract negotiations and reconciliation process with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Applies appropriate cost elements (e.g., overhead, escalation, contingency, profit) as applicable to contract type. Ensures all work complies with applicable DOE and H2C orders, standards, procedures, and guidelines, following established DOE and industry methodologies and techniques.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare estimates (i.e., proposal, fair cost, conceptual, definitive design, study, Performance Measurement Baseline, etc.) to include coordinating with PMs, CAMs, Prime Contract Administrators, Subcontract Administrators, Project Controls personnel and SMEs to understand the scope of work/project execution plan and develop resource requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of one or more estimating disciplines (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Demonstrate a good understanding of H2C work scopes (e.g., retrievals, project management, engineering, capital construction, etc.).
• Participate in "in-house" Management and Specialty Assessments.
• Prepare and /or develop estimating benchmarks, assemblies or other estimating data.
• Coordinate estimate reviews and prepare estimate review packages for management.
• Review, suggest and implement system and process improvements.
• Develop estimate plans and basis of estimate documents.
• Review and determine if estimate input (i.e., scope, schedule, WBS, assumptions, exclusions, other coding) are adequate.
• Determine estimating methods to be used.
• Develop/collect/organize/file backup information that is appropriate for each estimate.
• Analyze the reasonableness of estimates by comparing estimates, or portions of estimates, to historical information (benchmarks, standard ratios, etc.). Document the analysis. Revise estimates as needed based on the analysis.
• Develop different types of estimates (e.g., REAs, FCEs, studies, etc.).
• When detailed information is available reviews specifications and drawings/sketches for the preparation of the cost estimates. Oversees or performs detailed quantity takeoff of drawings or sketches.
• Prepare, maintain, review and revise LAWPS Total Project Costs and life cycle estimates for programmatic activities and line-item construction projects.
• Support, as needed, the planning process for development of an integrated scope, schedule and cost baseline and baseline changes thereto.
• Prepare Cost price analysis of subcontractor/vendor prices. This may include independent fair cost estimates. It may also include the independent review and assessment of project estimates, A-E proposals, requests-for-proposals (RFP's) or fixed-price bids.
• Assist the Project Team in developing risks and risk analysis.
• Support the monthly Management Observation Program (MOPs).
• Supports external DOE and stakeholder cost estimate reviews and audits.
• Review estimates prepared by others outside of the Estimating Department.
• Provide training in related areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and;

Six (6) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 19:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and;

Eight (8) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 20:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in project management, construction management, engineering, business or other related discipline and;

Ten (10) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $109,013

Hiring Range Maximum: $166,263

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

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