SME Estimator

About the role

MATRIX is seeking an Estimator SME for a 6-month contract position. Work schedule is 4/10s (four 10-hour days per week). Locations include Russellville, AR; Port Gibson, MS; St. Francisville, LA; and Killona, LA.

Responsibilities

• Create estimates in WinEst using a common template.
• Work with Project Manager/Team to advance projects to the next estimate level.
• Perform estimate analysis to track evolution and accuracy of project costs.
• Work with cost analyst to build initial forecast in PMM once Class 5 estimate is complete.
• Work with scheduler to build initial schedule in P6 once Class 5 estimate is complete.
• Provide development basis of estimate including assumptions and estimate uncertainty.
• Train Estimators on best practices and WinEst.
• Review drawings and technical documents.
• Review schedules and perform material take-offs to develop cost estimates for project work.
• Perform primarily office and non-manual work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Interface with managers or heads of units/departments requiring integration of multiple functional organizations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines; promote health and safety awareness.
• Use “lessons learned” to improve quality of MATRIX’s future projects and make recommendations for future policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in power plant operations or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of 10 years Estimator experience or equivalent military experience.
• 6 years nuclear experience is required.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in WinEst and P6.
• Ability to travel between multiple client sites.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Extensive knowledge of nuclear applications.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to handle a high-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills with customers and other MATRIX and client employees.
• Dependable and proficient computer skills.