Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the Science & Technical fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customers’ mission. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory located in Menlo Park, CA. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, Benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical exams, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. This is a Full Time, Hybrid position requiring on-site work 2 - 3 days per week as required to accommodate work demand and laboratory schedules as determined by SLAC. This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Menlo Park, CA. **Responsibilities** + Provides cost estimates for tasks ensuring accuracy and consistency with DOE Cost and Estimating Guides. + Participate in site walk downs to support the development of the scope/assumptions if required. + Support the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). + Develop or provide cost estimates for capital, expense or other projects per scope/assumptions provided by Project Manager/Principal Engineer and/or UT-B estimator. + Support the development of the contingency analysis in conjunction with the risk management plan for projects. + Estimates costs for materials, purchased and/or leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor. + Provides preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications. + Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for bidding projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and processes. + Experience with Project Controls and Earned Value Management Systems. + Define activities and associated scope, activity durations, logic and interfaces between activities, and resource loading activities. + Develop and track status of project milestones. + Prepare complete material packages as necessary. + Prepares and maintains historical records to support price audits. **Qualifications** + B.A. Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience + In-depth understanding of project scheduling software such as Primavera and Microsoft Project + Experienced using enterprise level ERP systems such as SAP and Business Warehouse to develop and track project baseline cost estimates + Experienced in the use of SharePoint and MS Office Suite. + Advanced knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to estimating project tasks. + Experience interpreting, organizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources. + Experience estimating jobs for conceptual designs, preliminary design, and for final costs estimate in advance of contract bidding. + Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data from multiple sources and independently resolve complex issues and propose resolutions. + Demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. + Demonstrated organizational, recordkeeping, and coordination skills. + Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to tactfully and effectively establish and maintain highly productive working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical, scientific, and administrative personnel. + Demonstrated excellent written, presentation and verbal skills to effectively communicate with multi-disciplined team members. + Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple time-constrained projects and to successfully complete each. **Special Requirements:** + Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. + Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position. + This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen. **Job ID** 2025-18073 **Work Type** Hybrid **Pay Range** $73,000 - $123,000 **Benefits** Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world. **As an AIS employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).