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Lead Estimator

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Lead Estimator to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

  • Review source data including engineering documents Work with Volume III Lead to develop estimating plan and handbook.

  • Identify scope of work areas that require subcontract support or specially engineered equipment, and work with Supply Chain to write specifications and obtain pricing.

  • Identify scope of work areas that require subject matter expertise, and work with Proposal Manager to identify appropriate SMEs.

  • Select appropriate estimate methodologies.

  • Oversee development of detailed estimates.

  • Participate in review process and ensure comments and feedback are implemented.

Requirements

  • Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in and 20+ years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management, extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

  • Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

  • Experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.

  • Experience developing multi-billion-dollar cost estimates.

  • Specific experience leading cost estimates for heavy industrial (e.g., chemical processing, oil and gas) and/or nuclear facilities.

About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

  • Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

  • Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

  • Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

  • Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

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