Senior DOE Cost Estimator for Environmental Projects

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAS Inc is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support the DOE PPPO with comprehensive cost estimating, IGCE/ICE development, and lifecycle cost analyses across multiple sites in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. The role involves leading discussions with clients, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, defensible estimates and adherence to EVMS and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in federal/non-federal construction cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline or five years of relevant experience.
• Five years of experience in conceptual estimating and design/build delivery working for Federal, Military, and commercial building construction and renovation projects.
• Experience with EVMS processes and project management software such as Timberline, Primavera P6, Cobra, MII and Deltek Costpoint.
• Detailed knowledge of cost estimating, including developing detailed cost estimates and BOEs using Code of Accounts to develop a cost history database that is company specific, and performing cost modeling for large projects.
• Knowledge of current industry pricing and construction practices.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and output from Estimating software.
• Lead discussions with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Lead discussions with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on change and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Use relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Independently determine material and labor requirements
• Independently determine the type, quantity and quality of resources required.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Independently prepare time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Compile codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits or verifies information or data.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.
• Prepare and maintain “high quality” IGCE and Independent Cost Estimates (ICE).
• Provide direct assistance to clients within the context of project assignments and expertise.
• Serve as mentor and performs peer reviews of technical work products of employees at lower grades.

Skills

Cost Estimating

IGCE/ICE

BOE development

EVMS

Client discussions

Mentorship

Independent verification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction/Engineering or related

5 years relevant experience

Tools

Timberline

Primavera P6

Cobra

MII

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

ETAS Inc is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support the DOE PPPO with comprehensive cost estimating, IGCE/ICE development, and lifecycle cost analyses across multiple sites in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. The role involves leading discussions with clients, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, defensible estimates and adherence to EVMS and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in federal/non-federal construction cost