Job Details

Talascend is currently seeking a Cost Estimator for a contract opportunity located in Bellevue, WA-hybrid.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.