Operations/Project Management - Business Analyst II - 100% Remote

About the Client

Global technology company known for its comprehensive range of software, cloud solutions, and hardware products. The company serves industries ranging from finance and healthcare to telecommunications and retail, providing integrated solutions that help organizations streamline operations, improve efficiency, and scale their businesses.

About VARITE

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Details

• Job Title: Operations/Project Management - Business Analyst II
• Job ID: 31843-1
• Location: Portland, OR (Remote)
• Duration: 12 months
• Work Mode: Remote
• Pay Range: $80/hr - $90/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Develop low voltage electrical estimates for data centre fit-out scopes (structured cabling, pathways, racks, containment, and associated systems)
• Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and translate them into detailed labour hour build-ups, productivity assumptions, and fully developed cost estimates
• Build parametric and conceptual cost models using limited inputs, including unit-based approaches (e.g., $/rack, $/MW, $/LF, $/port)
• Develop estimate line items, assumptions, and cost build-ups to support Class 4 and Class 5 estimates within a P70 contingency range
• Operate effectively in early-stage or incomplete design environments, developing estimates from minimal information

Commercial & Contractor Engagement

• Review, level, and analyse GC and subcontractor bids/proposals
• Develop and defend "should-cost” positions using internal models and benchmarks
• Challenge labour assumptions, productivity rates, and markups
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and inefficiencies in contractor pricing
• Support or lead commercial negotiations to drive competitive and transparent outcomes

Ways of Working (Critical)

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Able to identify missing information, chase down inputs, and progress work independently
• Takes ownership of estimates from start to finish, including assumption validation and stakeholder coordination
• Works with limited oversight and high accountability

Expected Deliverables

• Labor-driven estimates based on BOMs
• Parametric and conceptual cost models
• Bid levelling and comparative analyses
• "Should-cost” models to support negotiations
• Assumptions logs, risk assessments, and contingency recommendations
• Clear, executive-ready cost summaries

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with a focus on low voltage systems
• Proven experience in data centre or mission-critical fit-out projects
• Strong capability in BOM-based estimating and labour build-ups, parametric modelling with limited design input, and negotiating with contractors and subcontractors
• Solid understanding of low voltage installation methods, labour productivity, contractor pricing structures, and market dynamics
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based cost modelling
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Legal Service Plans - Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation