Company
Description: Enterprise
Technical Assistance Services, Inc. (ETAS) has an upcoming opportunity for Cost
Estimator (Direct Hire) positions at our offices in Lexington, KY; Knoxville,
TN; Piketon, OH; or Paducah, KY. Please submit resumes via the web page link
below. ETAS Inc, 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 This
position will be responsible for providing cost estimating expertise to support
our DOE PPPO client. Candidate
must have a working knowledge of Environmental Management Programmatic
functions related to the DOE. These functions include D&D of nuclear
processing facilities, processing of various waste streams from operations, and
related environmental management functions at various DOE sites. This
position should have extensive cost estimating experience and be able to provide
various types of estimates for varying needs. Estimating efforts may include,
but not be limited to, review of cost estimates associated with Baseline Cost
Proposals (BCPs), review of contract modifications from the DOE cleanup
contractor(s), and development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Reviews will validate the contractor's estimates for cost reasonableness. The
cost estimator also will provide leadership for the development of LCB (Life
Cycle Baseline) requirements along with review and validation of the Life Cycle
Baseline (LCB) cost estimates for quality and reasonableness ranging from
stochastic to determinist costs as appropriate. The cost estimator also will
support the annual Environmental Liabilities calculations for the program Knowledge
and experience in the following areas is preferred:
- Provide input and output from
Estimating software - Lead discussions with clients,
vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates
and resolve issues. - Lead discussions with engineers,
architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on change and
adjustments to cost estimates. - Use relevant information and
individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with
laws, regulations, or standards - Independently determine material
and labor requirements - Independently determine the type,
quantity and quality of resources required. - Prepare and maintain a directory of
suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. - Independently prepare time, costs,
resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. - Consider the relative costs and
benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. - Compile codes, categorizes,
calculates, tabulates, audits or verifies information or data. - Enter, transcribe, record, store,
or maintain information in written or electronic form. - Prepare and maintain "high quality"
IGCE and Independent Cost Estimates (ICE). - Provide direct assistance to
clients within the context of project assignments and expertise. - Serve as mentor and performs peer reviews
of technical work products of employees at lower grades.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in
Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline or five years
of relevant experience Five 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 Detailed 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 Preferred Qualifications:
Duration:
Direct Hire Federal Government Clearance: This position
may require the ability to obtain government clearance. This position may
require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a
background investigation by the Federal government to obtain an access
authorization prior to employment and may require subsequent reinvestigations
may be required. EEO
Employer: Equal
Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability/LGBT Benefits The ETAS
benefits package has been 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: Lexington,
KY; Knoxville, TN; Piketon, OH; Paducah, KY areas 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 add to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills
and experience level. |
Pro2Serve
401(k), retirement plan
Oct 12, 2026 