As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s responsibility to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent, Advanced Automation Corporation (AAC) is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator. The successful candidate will provide accurate cost and schedule estimates for construction projects related to infrastructure, facility development, and nuclear production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimation, project management, scheduling, and cost control, particularly within government and energy-related projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of detailed cost estimates for construction projects, varying from class 5 to class 1 estimates
• Development of a project schedule to the same level of fidelity as the cost estimate class
• Working closely with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing for materials, labor, and equipment
• Identification of potential cost risks and development of mitigation strategies to avoid budget overruns
• Preparation of a basis of estimate to document all assumptions for a given estimate
• Reviewing engineer work products, such as man-hour estimates, scopes of work, bill of materials, and designs

Salary Range: $65 - $75 / hour 

This position is remote and can be performed from anywhere within the continental United States.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimation, preferably within the energy or government sector
• Proficiency estimating small projects (less than $5 million) to major capital projects ($50 million or more)
• Proficiency in estimation software such as RSMeans, Sage Estimating, or similar tools
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• US citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
• Available to travel up to 10% of the time

Desired Skills:

• 10+ years of prior related work experience
• Program/Project Management experience
• Experience estimating DOE and DOD-specific projects
• Familiarity with DOE O 413.3B guidelines

Benefits

• Work From Home

• Retirement Plan - 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• AFLAC (Supplementary Insurance)

EEO Statement

Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.”