HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Cost Estimator / Project Financial Analyst

Location: Eunice, NM

Summary:
HukariAscendent is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator/Project Financial Analyst for a uranium enrichment facility. This position independently develops construction estimates and provides financial and cost analyses supporting capital projects expanding the site. The role interfaces with employees and managers at all levels, as well as vendors. Responsibilities include leading cost estimating activities, reviewing engineering specifications, obtaining pricing information, building and maintaining financial tracking models, preparing budget analyses and reporting dashboards, and working with project managers to validate business cases. The position also involves researching economic opportunities, evaluating regulatory compliance, and understanding applicable codes and licensing requirements.

This position independently is responsible for developing construction estimates and providing financial and cost analyses and reports supporting the capital projects expanding the UUSA site. This position interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and externally with vendor. This position adheres to the foundational behaviors, company values and Urenco behaviors.

Responsible for independently leading, directing and addressing all cost estimating activities.
Reviews engineering specifications and drawing to determine quantities of materials needed.
Obtains pricing information including construction time, materials and labor.
Works closely with project managers and commercial people to build and validate the financial and cost portions of business cases for potential changes to the project cost estimate.
Understands and is familiar with the applicable codes and site licensing basis requirements.
Builds, maintains, and updates financial tracking models for the UUSA project, including assistance with the preparation of budget and analysis of variances between actual project costs and budget.
Maintains and prepares the various monthly reporting dashboards to be provided to management.
Maintains and prepares various reporting mechanisms to be provided to management to allow management the ability to make timely decisions.
Assists in the preparation of annual and long-term capital and operating budgets analysis.
Assists evaluation of contractor proposals.
Collects and evaluates data and develops plans and economic/technical requirements for projects.
Researches and evaluates economic (market) opportunity, applicable regulation compliance and cost impact of equipment and material utilization for the project
Work Location: Eunice, NM/Hybrid: Can be mostly remote 25%-50%.
Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and an L or Q level security clearance (as necessary)
Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.