Senior Cost Estimator

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Cost Estimator opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

The Senior Cost Estimator will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas:

• Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that meet DOE guidance for accuracy, completeness, and well‑documented basis of estimate, including assumptions, sources, and methodology.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and well-supported, reflecting all possible cost elements without omissions or duplication, consistent with DOE cost‑quality criteria.
• Provide processing of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).
• Provides extensive specialized knowledge to major projects, programs, or tasks.
• Works at a senior level to improve significant major projects and programs.
• Offers successful experience in technical or management consulting roles and proven skills in developing plans that yield positive organizational improvements.
• Provide estimating support and guidance to career level cost estimators.

• Education – BS/BA (or AA, MS, MBA, PhD, etc.) degree. Eight years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
• Fifteen (15)+ years of directly applicable successful experience consulting or contributing on complex capital projects, including providing strategic, management, technical, or business assistance to significant projects or programs in a senior capacity and/or as a consultant, preferred on the WTP capital project.
• Experience with researching and navigating complex federal regulations.

• Experience providing project controls and/or estimating support directly to HFO.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
• Proficient in DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Senior-level experience in the following areas:
• Quantity Development Package process in BNI’s and H2C estimating procedures,
• Rate buildup including Project Services, Shared Services and fee within BNI Requests for Equitable Adjustment,
• Hanford Site contractor forward pricing rates,
• BNI and H2C contract,
• Integration with other project controls functions including scheduling and risk management.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $120,000 and $200,000 annually.

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.