ANR Group Inc is accepting resumes for an Estimator III located in Richland, WA.
The hourly rate range for this position is $75-$90 per hour (plus full benefits). This position is initially expected to be a one year assignment, with the potential for extension.
*This is an active recruitment that may close at any time without notice. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.*

DESCRIPTION OF WORK – SPECIFIC

• Develop and/or oversee the development of project estimates, support planning & engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates based on the scope of work. This is the primary function of this position and includes being a member of the project team and attending team meetings, reviewing plant and design drawings and plant design change (PDC) packages, performing plant walk downs with project managers, system engineers, etc. Estimating man hours for craft, create labor and professional service estimates to support any project using bids from vendors and contractors. Monitor labor market trends; work with procurement to monitor equipment and material pricing trends, determining tax liability for projects where applicable, etc.
• Support the development, maintenance, improvement, and monitoring of the Columbia Generating Station (CGS) Long-range Plan (LRP) used to determine Capital and Expense projects that populate the LRP in accordance with procedure requirements. Oversee and provide direction on project coordination activities as required to support development and ongoing maintenance of the annual project lists. Leverage existing solutions and applicable benchmarking data to ensure activities are efficient, complete, and accurate. Ensure key risks related to these activities have been identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized. Establish and monitor key
financial indicators to evaluate and ensure financial predictability and accuracy.
• Administrative: Attends management and project level meetings to represent and explain the basis for the estimates, estimate level of accuracy, and provide general support to project managers. Maintains the estimating database and historical estimating records as required.
• Other: Attends department D 15 meetings, safety meetings, all hands meetings, and performs other miscellaneous tasks as required by supervision. Must support the biennial refueling outage.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of industrial experience scoping and developing engineering, procurement and construction estimates including preliminary, rough order of magnitude, budgetary, and definitive estimating levels of accuracy may be as a result of Project Management responsibilities
• Or High School diploma or GED and 12 years of industrial level experience scoping and developing engineering, procurement and construction estimates including preliminary, rough order of magnitude, budgetary, and definitive estimating levels of accuracy may be because of Project Management responsibilities. A minimum of 7 years of specific cost estimating experience is required and/or professional certifications proving estimating knowledge must be obtained from AACE and/or ASPE.
• Knowledge of industrial plant design, engineering, maintenance, and construction processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of professional project management principles
• Knowledge of project estimating, reporting and cost analysis of project information
• Well-developed skills in the areas of administration and time management
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and oral communications and presentation skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Strong teamwork skills
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of scope management
• Strong analytical, mathematical, data checking skills
• Skilled at interfacing/communicating with Senior Management
• Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities

DESIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Project estimating experience in a nuclear power plant – Commercial Nuclear
• Knowledge of Commercial Nuclear plant systems and components, system interrelationships, design basis, and regulatory requirements (FSAR, industry codes including ASME and ANSI, etc.)
• 12 years or more of specific cost estimating experience
• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or other Project estimating specific certifications
• MS / MBA Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Engineering Management or Construction Management
• Project estimating experience in a commercial nuclear power plant
• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems and components, system interrelationships, design basis, and regulatory requirements (FSAR, industry codes including ASME and ANSI, etc.)

ANR offers full benefits including paid holidays, Paid Time Off and Medical, Dental and Vision insurance as well as 401k Match.

Applicants must be punctual, have a good work ethic, and be able to successfully complete pre-employment testing and background investigation.

ANR Group Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recruit and hire employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.