Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Estimator opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.
Work Location: Aiken, SC
Application Deadline: 07/28/25 (noon ET)
Principal Estimator-
Duties:
•Responsible for leading the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
•Responsible for the overall implementation and direction of the estimating functions to provide services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate response to client, project management, departmental, and company requirements.
•Develop or oversee the preparation of cost estimates applying advanced principles and concepts in a comprehensive and accurate manner, complete in all respects, for facilities or processes that are complex.
•On small-sized or multiple projects, the individual may act independently or may direct a staff of other estimating individuals.
•On large-sized projects the individual may direct a staff of other estimating professionals.
•Leads the development of the total project estimate and the total Project Estimate Basis.
•Skillfully utilizes estimating methods and the expertise of other project professionals to establish total project estimates.
•Seasoned expertise is required to ensure that all pertinent information is updated to the present scope of work.
•Ability to lead customers to the best systems and methods for their application (this requires a blend of sales ability, technical aptitude, superior skills with estimating tools, and strong construction and corporate business management acumen).
•Develop estimating systems, processes, guidelines and procedures.
•Evaluate new estimating techniques and software.
•Establish and maintain estimating databases of pricing structures to be applied to estimates.
•Supervise and oversee the preparation of estimates ensuring all aspects of activity scope are understood and priced, including areas of technical uncertainty and incomplete design.
•Review and approve, or develop productivity factors and indirect costs, general and administrative costs, and contingency analysis to be used in estimates.
•Assist in the organization, work planning, and coordination between various departments and establish a functional, professional estimating group.
•Review prepared estimates, reconciliations, cost studies and presentations covering all disciplines.
•Prepare parametric estimating techniques.
•Ensure that timely and accurate cost data is available for estimates and studies.
•Provides the appropriate, positive environment that encourages the growth of other departmental personnel in pursuing their career path
•Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and makes evaluations of contingency based on knowledge of activity scope definition, pricing exposures, technical uncertainties, and other factors.
•Directing the development of quality material, labor and subcontract take-offs, coordinates information between Engineering, Purchasing, Construction, and Maintenance and helps determine the Project Execution Plan.
•Directs and executes indirect and conceptual estimates
•Serves as an intra-corporate expert on estimating methods and systems.
•Frequent interaction with functional leadership, project personnel, engineers and estimating team members
•Arranges and conducts department, discipline, and project estimate reviews
•Develops and conducts estimating training programs
•Prepare justifications and defend such estimates to SRNS and Client management.
•Responsible for turnover of the completed and approved estimate to the Project Control team.
Education/Yrs. Of Experience:
•Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 8 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 10 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An associate's degree and 13 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
•Possesses strong personal computer skills.
•Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.
•Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems Estimating Specialty - Familiarity with all phases of construction techniques and requirements, technical knowledge of engineering, procurement, and general business practices.
•Demonstrated skills and experience in more than two major disciplines of detail and conceptual estimating, coordination with technical personnel in performing all levels and types of estimating scope quantification, pricing, and analysis of escalation and contingency.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) in the past two (2) years.
Other Job Requirements:
•Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
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Aiken, SC
Full time
