Construction Cost Estimator – Thermal Power Generation Projects

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction cost estimates for thermal power generation projects, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls scopes.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment lists, and specifications to support conceptual, FEED, and detailed-design estimates.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontract, and indirect cost components to produce accurate and transparent cost models.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness, scope alignment, pricing accuracy, and risk considerations.
• Support development of EPC bid packages, cost baselines, and budget allocations for major equipment, bulk materials, and construction services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate design assumptions, construction quantities, and material specifications.
• Work closely with construction teams to incorporate productivity factors, crew compositions, construction sequencing, and site-specific conditions into estimates.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, benchmarking tools, and historical cost records for thermal power plant systems and components.
• Identify cost risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options to support project decision-making.
• Prepare estimate narratives, basis-of-estimate documentation, and cost variance analyses for internal and client review.
• Support project controls teams during execution by providing estimate-to-actual comparisons, trend analysis, and forecast updates.
• Ensure compliance with Jacobs estimating standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience preparing construction cost estimates for EPC, industrial, or thermal power generation projects.
• Strong working knowledge of thermal power plant construction, including mechanical systems, HRSG/boiler components, rotating equipment, electrical distribution, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools such as Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), Sage, RSMeans, or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and construction work packages.
• Demonstrated experience developing quantity takeoffs, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and building detailed cost models.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple estimates in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Thermal Power Plant Construction Knowledge
• Estimating Software Proficiency
• Quantity Takeoff Development
• Subcontractor Proposal Evaluation
• Cost Model Building
• Collaboration and Communication Skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company Stock Purchase Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Executive Deferral Plan
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Carer Leave
• Merit Increases
• Performance Discretionary Bonus
• Stock Options

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $162,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

Benefits

• Your health. Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Your well-being. 401(k) plan, company stock purchase program, deferred compensation plan, executive deferral plan.
• Your security. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, carer leave.
• Your future. Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, stock options.