Cost Estimator-Junior

Company Description:

ETAS Inc. has upcoming opportunity for Cost Estimator-Junior (Direct Hire) position at our office in Knoxville, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Note: Some travel may be required to Paducah, KY or Portsmouth, OH

Enterprise Technical Assistance Services, Inc. (ETAS), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Professional Project Services, Inc (Pro2Serve). ETAS was formed and dedicated to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) with technical and management services contributing to the safe and cost-effective implementation of the "One PPPO" mission.

The parent company, Pro2Serve, is a nationally recognized environmental, technical, and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical environmental management services to reduce the Nation's environmental liabilities and infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. We support the energy, defense, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical environmental, facilities and infrastructure, and nuclear defense and nonproliferation projects.

Job Description

Assists in historical data analysis and maintenance of historical databases, estimate development and in preparation of graphic presentations by summarizing estimating data.

Support development of detailed estimates of man hours and indirect costs.

Provides input and output from Estimating software

Uses relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

Supports determination of material and labor requirements

Supports determination of type, quantity and quality of resources required.

Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Support preparation of time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Supports the evaluation of relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Support the compilation of codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits or verifies information or data.

Enters, transcribes, records, stores, or maintains information in written or electronic form.

Supports the preparation and maintenance of "high quality" Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and Independent Cost Estimates (ICE).

Provides direct assistance to clients within the context of project assignments and expertise.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline or up to three - five years of relevant experience

Three years of experience in conceptual estimating and design/build delivery working for Federal, Military, and commercial building construction and renovation projects

Experience with Project Controls EVMS processes and project management software such as Timberline, Primavera P6, Cobra, MII and Deltek Costpoint

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

DOE experience

D&D, D&R or S&M project experience

Experience with data base management

Duration:

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and may require subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

ETAS benefits package has carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• Holidays

Pay Rate:

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Knoxville, TN area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.