Estimator – Nuclear Waste Cleanup & Cost Analysis

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

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.