Cost Engineer/Estimator (New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee)
Acuity International
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Oct-23
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Type: Full Time
AACE Certification:
No
Certifications:
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
The Cost Engineer/Estimator will provide cost estimating support to Federal clients and contractors at DOE Site locations in the US. Typical cost estimating activities include:
Developing bottoms up, parametric, and analogous cost estimates using cost estimating software such as PACES, RACER, MII, RS MEANS, and others
Analyzing cost estimates for reasonableness, evaluating management reserve, contingency, Estimates To Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC) and EVMS reporting such as Cpi, SPi, etc.
Determining risk factors and impacts on cost, and analyzing costs uncertainty and outcomes
Responsibilities
Client Management, as well as project and individual team management
Develop and analyze cost estimates
Generate reports using Crystal Ball to determine maximum costs based on risks at 50, 80, and 90% certainty levels
Review contractor schedules using Acumen Fuse and other tools to determine broken links, areas of cost and schedule risks, and analyzing cost variances
Ensure client expectations of deliverables are met
Internal and external communication of encountered problems and solutions
Perform and document detailed takeoffs
Create estimates, schedules or other deliverables relevant to their assigned discipline
Create in-house and external communications (memos, letter and reports) for project deliverables
Undertake literature searches and analyses of data activities for report preparation
Prepare variance analysis
QA/QC
Completion and delivery of the final deliverable
Job Requirements
BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, or equivalent
3-5+ years of experience in the design, construction or consulting industry
3+ years of project management related activities, including managing a wide range of projects and managing people
Knowledge of DOE regulations related to project management
Expert knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work independently and with a team of diverse staff
Desired Qualifications
Certification desired as CCP, PE, CVS, PMP
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Proficiency with P6 and cost tools such as PACER, RACER, MII, RS MEANS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Strong initiative
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
At Acuity, you’ll have the opportunity to work on essential projects that not only impact your career—but the nation and the world. We provide an exciting and positive work environment that is built upon teamwork and collaboration and offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
