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Cost Estimator

RemoteUnited States, United Kingdom only
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Operations
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Senior
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Senior cost estimator with 10+ years' experience in energy/infrastructure projects (oil & gas, power, utilities). Expert in capital cost estimation, quantity takeoffs, contingency, escalation, and cost reasonableness; able to produce lender-ready cost models and due-diligence outputs. US-based (CONUS) contractor role (Exempt 1099) with remote work and required on-site meetings (Washington, DC / nationwide).

Core skills

Capital cost estimationQuantity takeoffsCost modeling

Required skills

Cost forecastingContingency estimationEscalation modelingCost reasonableness reviewIndependent engineering reviewTechnical due diligenceExcelData room reviewReport writingStakeholder coordinationProject controls

Optional skills

PMPCQACIAISO Lead AuditorCHMMCSPPMI-RMPVisio

What you'll do

  • Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on capital cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, contingency, escalation, and cost reasonableness.
  • Reviews project documentation and evaluates technical and commercial interfaces.
  • Identifies risks and mitigations; validates assumptions.
  • Supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable.
  • Prepares defensible work products including cost models, estimate basis, quantity reviews, benchmark comparisons, and variance explanations.
  • Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.
  • Participates in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports.

What they require

  • 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience.
  • Demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, construction management, business, risk management, finance, or related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, CQA, CIA, ISO Lead Auditor, CHMM, CSP, or PMI-RMP preferred.
  • Experience performing capital cost validation, cost reasonableness reviews, quantity takeoffs, contingency and escalation analysis, and producing lender-ready deliverables.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel; proficiency with Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio.
  • Ability to produce independent, traceable, and defensible documentation suitable for lender and DOE review.
  • Ability to obtain or possess security clearance is a valuable asset for federal engagements.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including health benefits, pre-tax employee benefits, and incentives.
  • Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month to selected medical and dental plans (pre-tax).
  • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible employees).
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match (Safe Harbor) and financial planner support.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO): 2 weeks vacation, three sick days, 10 ProSidian holidays and government holidays.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans via Corporate Perks Benefit Program.
  • Security clearance is necessary for some engagements and is a valuable professional asset.
  • Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program (up to $5,000 for referrals who stay 90 days).
  • Performance incentives tied to new client pursuits and support.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance options.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital.

ConsultingMid-size

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