Cost Estimator - Remote

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

Job Functions

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8 hrs. / day