Cost Estimator - Bellevue, Washington, USA

Bellevue, Washington, USA

4 days ago

Cost Estimator

TerraPower

TITLE: Cost Estimator

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA - Remote

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Cost Estimator

The Cost Estimator will support the cost tracking, status reporting, performance analysis, forecasting and project baseline change control. The Cost Estimator will also support project budget owners across the project(s) with direct reporting to the TerraPower Cost Manager. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and will collaborate with various project stakeholders including the project manager, project account engineers, group and system leads, as well as other teams and/or individuals and stakeholders while supporting overall Natrium Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize EVMS principles and other project management best practices while supporting project manager and team group leads in the execution of defined scope and deliverables

• Support month-end Earned Value reporting process including assessing of BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI, CPI, EAC, BAC, and VAC for the Natrium project

• Perform cost estimate data analysis in conjunction with project team inputs and trend projections to validate and/or revise Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) costs.

• Obtain accurate and current pricing information from databases, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors to be utilized in cost estimates.

• Conduct cost risk analyses and assessments; identifies high-risk issues that could impact project success and recommend solutions.

• Produce Monthly Project Status Report that tracks and communicates overall project work performance in terms of scope, schedule, budget, and risk

• Assist group leads and project manager in developing and maintaining the resource loaded master project schedule in Microsoft Project

• Regularly update and provide progress reports, layouts, and publication of the master schedule

• Assist with project change control for changes affecting baseline budget, scope or schedule which exceed established thresholds

• Lead improvement initiatives

• Support and manage Natrium project-specific processes and process improvements

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to adapt-to and rapidly learn new software and processes. Demonstrated experience learning and becoming proficient with new software may be acceptable in lieu of specific software experience.

• Demonstrated affinity for understanding key objective and intent and then working with stakeholders and software tools to improve a process or system to make it more efficient.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field, or equivalent project controls experience.

• 5-10 years experienced on large development project or Department of Energy (DOE) type projects.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and build positive working relationships.

• Strong problem identification and resolution skill.

• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and ability to learn new software quickly.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed, and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

• Repetitive work: Prolonged

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

• Travel required: 10-20%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762

Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)