Principal Estimator

Eliassen Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Principal Estimator to support project controls for nuclear facility and construction projects on-site in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and maintaining detailed cost estimates while collaborating with engineering, construction, operations, and project management to drive successful execution.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in estimating or project controls, 5+ years in estimating, and a current DOE Q or L clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in estimating or project controls roles.
• Experience with cost and schedule control methodologies.
• DOE Q or L clearance within last 2 years.
• Nuclear/industrial construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates.
• Support project controls, scheduling, and cost management.
• Review scope, specs, and docs for estimating accuracy.
• Analyze project risks, assumptions, and cost impacts.
• Support proposal development and cost planning efforts.
• Ensure deliverables meet requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project team across disciplines.
• Utilize estimating tools to support objectives.

Skills

Estimating / cost control

Project controls

Scheduling

DOE clearance

Industrial construction

Education

Master's degree + 5 years

Bachelor's degree + 7 years

Associate's degree + 11 years

High School Diploma + 15 years

Tools

Success Estimating

Job description

Description: On-site in Aiken, SC

Our client seeks a Principal Estimator to support project controls for nuclear facility and construction projects. The role develops, reviews, and supports project cost estimates while collaborating with engineering, construction, operations, and project management to enable successful project execution.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $90.00 to $100.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates.
• Support project controls, scheduling, and cost management activities.
• Review project scope, specifications, and technical documentation for estimating accuracy.
• Analyze project risks, assumptions, and cost impacts.
• Support proposal development and cost planning efforts.
• Ensure work products meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and operations personnel.
• Utilize site business systems and estimating tools to support project objectives.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years in one or more of the following: estimating, project controls, engineering, construction, scheduling, operations, proposal development, or project management.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated expertise in estimating or project controls.
• Experience with cost and schedule control methodologies.
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, construction, startup, or industrial projects.
• Experience utilizing business and project control systems.
• Active or recent DOE Q or L clearance within the last 2 years.
• Preferred: Experience with Success Estimating software.
• Preferred: DOE, NNSA, nuclear, energy, or large industrial construction experience.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree and 5 years relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years relevant experience, or
• Associate's degree and 11 years relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma and 15 years relevant experience.