Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Location: rockville, md
Status: full-time, exempt
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, mon-fri
About x-energy
X-energy, is a small entrepreneurial gen iv nuclear power plant and fuel design company that recently signed an award winning $2,500,000,000.00/ 7 year agreement with the us department of energy to complete the design, licensing and construction of its compellingly safe and revolutionary designWe are aggressively staffing up with the world`s most ambitious and devoted talent who share our vision of providing carbon-free, safe energy to prevent destructive global warmingThis is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work for a company intent upon dominating the free market by compelling its selection as the premier nuclear energy power plant of choice around the world for the 21st century!
Position description
The supply chain engineer evaluates new and existing suppliers and subcontractors and negotiates purchase agreements with themHe ensures that purchased goods and services are delivered as promisedIs accountable for the complete estimating life cycle: request for proposal to get competent proposals from top vendorsThis role coordinates, directs and leads estimating efforts to ensure optimum costing and coordination of projects and programs to ensure we meet customer expectations and manufacturing requirements.
Responsibilities
Develop a supply chain register for xe-100 according to gen iv cost estimating guidelines.
Define cost estimate scope: project scope, time period, phases to be estimated, communication channels, and establish any boundaries for estimates or project requirements.
Define assumptions or constraints: identify any schedule or budget constraints, and how those will be resolved.
Develop cost element structure.
Collect and monitor data: manage risks, identify (if necessary) contingency plan, control changes and communicationMeasure and report on progress.
Develop cost estimating relationships: use cost data to develop formulas/equations entered into the cost model.
Provide documentation for each cost element, indicating sources of data, assumptions used and any other methodology or analysis.
Ensure that all expected costs have been properly presented to customer for review/approval/acceptance of the estimate.
Finalize cost estimates: maintain all files and data related to this project.
Assist in preparing cost data for proposals and contract negotiations.
Determine project scope, define requirements, meet deadlines and customer requirements, works with the team and others to coordinate production.
Follow the estimating life cycle in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
Establish quote priorities based on evaluation and analysis of overall opportunities.
Develop and implement requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analysing standards, programs, and reports.
Execute performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications, including the consistent use of applicable procedures.
Provide financial reporting and cashflow models.
Perform data analysis and development.
Reports to (line manager)
Supply chain manager
Competencies
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Acts honesty, with integrity and personal accountability.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong leadership style and ability to create a high morale environment.
Able to work autonomously and is a self‐starter.
Superior planner and organizer.
Ability to facilitate and support growth of team members.
Works effectively and productively with others.
Minimum qualifications
B.sIn mechanical, electrical, nuclear, supply chain or industrial engineering.
5+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, cost estimating, planning, scheduling, estimating and other areas of project controls in a manufacturing/design engineering environment.
Association of american cost engineering accreditation (preferable).
Minimum experience/knowledge
5+ years of supply chain management experience.
5+ years of experience using ms excel and other ms office programs
5+ years of gen iv cost-engineering experience.
We are looking to fill this position immediately
X energy, llc is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classWe welcome the employment of women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our workforceIf you are in need of special assistance, please contact our human resources departmentX energy, llc participates in everify.
Covid-19 update - our employees are generally working from home for the foreseeable futureSince the pandemic, we have hired employees that are working remotely and all are satisfiedThough this concept is evolving, we currently expect new hires to relocate to the metropolitan area and be able to come into the office at least on an infrequent basis at some point in the intermediate futureIn the longer run, we expect to formally adopt a blended model of retaining an office and allowing employees to work from home a significant part of the time provided we are satisfied with individual work rates and strong team resultsAs a general manner we expect all positions centered out of our rockville headquarters to live an work within commuting distance.
