Senior Cost Estimator – Power Gen (On-Site, St. Louis)

Consertus-US; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO & tenure growth

Consertus Academy/Learning & dev

Job summary

Consertus-US is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to lead cost management for a power generation engagement. The role supports development and re-baselining of cost estimates at gate reviews and verifies EAC calculations across design stages.

The position requires 5–10 years of cost estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and expertise in AACE classifications and EVM. It is a full-time on-site role in St. Louis, MO with a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of cost estimating experience.
• Working knowledge of AACE estimating classifications and practices, including AACE 18R-97.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and invoice review.
• Strong analytical and cost variance analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management for the engagement across all project phases.
• Support development and re-baselining of the project cost estimate at each design gate (0%, 60%, 90%, and IFC) in accordance with AACE 18R-97 Class-2 practice.
• Support verification of Estimate at Completion (EAC) calculations at each stage gate.
• Lead cost variance and overrun analysis.
• Set the methodology for monthly payment application review.
• Lead review of final cost records, identification of cost recovery opportunities, and preparation of the final cost report at close-out.
• Review and assess estimates created by others at each design gate.
• Assess the contractor’s Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology.
• Review invoices and support retirement unit cost calculations.
• Update owner’s estimates and prepare a Class-2 estimate at each design gate.
• Conduct monthly review of allowable cost tracking and contractual requirements during design.

Skills

Cost estimation

AACE 18R-97

Earned Value Management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Consertus-US is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to lead cost management for a power generation engagement. The role supports development and re-baselining of cost estimates at gate reviews and verifies EAC calculations across design stages.

The position requires 5–10 years of cost estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and expertise in AACE classifications and EVM. It is a full-time on-site role in St. Louis, MO with a competitive compensation range.