ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Project Controls SME 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

• Orovide expert guidance on cost estimating strategy, methodology, and best practices for large-scale, complex nuclear construction projects.

• Develop, review, and analyze detailed project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction phases, covering all project elements, including engineering, procurement, and construction.

• Serve as a primary resource for validating and verifying internal and external cost estimates from contractors and subcontractors.

• Analyze historical cost data and apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to improve the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates.

• Collaborate with the project controls, engineering, and project management teams to ensure that cost estimates are fully integrated with work breakdown structures (WBS), project schedules, and risk assessments.

• Lead complex cost risk analysis activities, providing expert input on potential cost impacts and mitigation strategies.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and supporting documentation for change orders, contract modifications, and claims.

• Present cost estimates, analyses, and findings to senior NNSA leadership and stakeholders, defending the basis of the estimate and addressing questions.

• Mentor junior estimators and support the development of internal estimating procedures and processes consistent with DOE Order 413.3B.

• Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and technology related to heavy industrial and nuclear construction to ensure estimates reflect current conditions.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and 20+ years of relevant experience. *Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of 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

• Must have a working knowledge of Federal (including Department of Energy Orders), State, and Local codes and standards applicable to project controls.

• A minimum of 20 years+ of progressively responsible experience in cost estimating and/or project controls for large, complex industrial or heavy construction projects, with significant experience in the nuclear or defense sector.

• Expert-level knowledge of nuclear construction regulations, safety standards, and project controls practices as they apply to NNSA/DOE projects.

• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Excel.

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 communiti