Estimator 4

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching + employer match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite fitness/wac programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an Estimator 4 to lead estimate development for complex EPC and related projects in New Mexico. The role provides technical guidance, coordinates with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders, and emphasizes safety and inclusion.

Remote work is possible with periodic onsite reporting; the position requires strong leadership, advanced estimating skills, and extensive experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced estimating experience with multidisciplinary EPC/Expense Services estimates.
• Experience creating capital, conceptual, detailed, and lump-sum estimates.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimate plans, budgets, and schedules based on project scope and resources.
• Lead capital, services, conceptual, feasibility, and life-cycle estimates.
• Review labor-hour, staffing, productivity, and pricing inputs with teams and vendors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and document estimate assumptions.

Skills

Estimating

EPC/Expense Estimation

Labor pricing

Scheduling

Codes & Standards

Estimating Tools

Communication & Leadership

Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12y exp

Tools

WinEst

RSMeans

Richardson

Job description

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an Estimator 4 to lead estimate development for complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Expense Services projects valued at $10 million-$20 million and Capital Line Item projects valued at $50 million-$5 billion.

You will provide technical leadership in planning, preparing, reviewing, and presenting cost and schedule estimates that support project planning, proposals, contract negotiations, and management decisions.

This position receives technical guidance and minimal operational supervision from a designated supervisor and provides technical and operational direction to assigned personnel when delegated. The Estimator 4 maintains working relationships with estimating personnel, project managers, group leaders, vendors, and other organizations, with periodic contact with government and external agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop estimate plans, budgets, and schedules based on project scope, estimate requirements, and available resources.
• Lead preparation of capital, services, conceptual, feasibility, and life cycle cost estimates, including estimates based on incomplete design information.
• Review and approve labor-hour, staffing, productivity, and pricing inputs coordinated with project teams, technical disciplines, and vendors.
• Perform and review multidisciplinary quantity takeoffs, develop quantities for undefined scope, and document estimate assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Evaluate construction productivity, identify estimating risks and mitigation measures, and calculate contingency and escalation.
• Prepare cost studies and trend estimates and perform cash flow and working capital analyses.
• Review estimates for completeness, technical accuracy, and consistency with applicable lessons learned; lead estimate reviews and management presentations.
• Provide technical guidance to estimating personnel and coordinate with project managers, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain required safety and security training, integrate safe and secure practices into every task, and stop work when necessary.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Advanced Estimating Experience: Advanced experience developing multidisciplinary EPC and/or Expense Services estimates, including capital, conceptual, detailed, and lump sum design-build estimates. Thorough knowledge of estimating methods, processes, classifications, and components.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Advanced experience performing quantity takeoffs, material pricing, cost/price analysis, and statistical analysis. Strong business, systems, and mathematical skills, with demonstrated ability to research complex issues, solve problems, and make sound estimating decisions.
• Project Planning: Advanced experience in scheduling and resource management, including evaluating staffing, labor productivity, and costs. Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and changing deadlines.
• Codes and Standards: Familiarity with applicable engineering and construction codes and standards.
• Estimating Tools: Experience with WinEst or comparable relational database estimating software and integration with scheduling and performance measurement systems. Experience with RSMeans, Richardson, and other industry-standard costing tools.
• Communication and Leadership: Strong report writing and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and work effectively with staff, management, project teams, vendors, and external customers.
• Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Mathematics, Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Work Location:

The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.