Cost Schedule Specialist

This opportunity is posted as a Full-Time position with the MSLLC/OCED team. However, a consulting / 1099 option may be available. 
Who we are…
Management Solutions is a national award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in clean energy program management, organizational maturity assessment, environmental services, and project strategy and implementation. We deliver simple, innovative solutions to complex problems facing our federal customers. Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.
This position will work closely with the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) which is a multi-technology office responsible for overseeing more than $27B of investment in large scale demonstrations in emerging technologies such as clean hydrogen, carbon capture, advanced nuclear reactors, grid-scale energy storage, industrial emissions reductions as well as demonstrations in rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions.
This position is remote, with the expectation that candidates can work during Eastern Time Zone office hours. Residency in the United States is a mandatory requirement. 
Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent engineering / due diligence technical advisory reviews of cost and schedule aspects of clean energy technologies and projects.
  
  • Able to evaluate the expected or actual functionality and performance of cost and schedule aspects of projects.
  • Identify key gaps / needs as it relates to the cost and schedule aspects of projects.
  • Identify project risks and risks mitigants of projects.
  • Articulate recommendations for improvement (when necessary).
• Work in teams and independently to provide engineering expertise on cost and schedule aspects of clean energy projects.
• Draft independent engineering / due diligence reports on evaluated projects costs and schedule.
• Able to draft a data table and risk table (as part of an independent engineering / due diligence report or otherwise).
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication – communicating succinctly and clearly.
• Develop labor and material cost estimates and schedules for technology projects.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication – communicating succinctly and clearly.
• Liaise with a variety of stakeholders when providing engineering expertise (e.g., clients, EPC contractors).

Qualifications:

• This position is remote, with the expectation that candidates can work during Eastern Time Zone office hours. Residency in the United States is a mandatory requirement. 
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related field required.

• Comprehensive background in developing Class 1 Cost estimates in accordance with AACE International and project controls scheduling using Primavera P6 for large Industrial Design and Construction Projects.
• Have experience in the clean energy, renewable energy, or power generation industries preferred.
• Experience providing independent engineering, technical advisory, or due diligence.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Registration as a CCC/CCE is desired but not required.
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.