Manager, Commercial Estimating

About the role

The Commercial Nuclear Estimating Manager leads, develops, and manages all estimating activities for complex nuclear projects, including new builds, modifications, and decommissioning. This role is responsible for establishing standardization across estimating procedures, performing conceptual-to-detailed take-offs, and ensuring competitive, accurate bids while adhering to stringent nuclear safety and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Estimating Leadership: Lead a team of estimators in the preparation of Class 5 to Class 2 (AACE International) construction estimates for large-scale nuclear projects.
• Process Standardization: Establish, implement, and maintain company-wide estimating standards, procedures, and templates to ensure consistent, scalable methodology.
• Cost Analysis & Modeling: Develop detailed cost models, including direct labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing (including self-perform).
• Proposal Management: Support the entire estimating proposal process, from RFP/RFQ analysis to final bid submission.
• Risk Mitigation: Actively participate in risk identification and management, conducting quantitative analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo) and ensuring proper contingency planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Controls, Scheduling, Engineering, and Procurement teams to integrate cost baselines and ensure accurate work package planning.
• Stakeholder Presentation: Prepare and present detailed estimate results to executive leadership and clients.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor pricing trends, maintain historical cost databases, and conduct post-project reviews to enhance future estimating accuracy.
• Compliance: Ensure all estimates comply with nuclear regulatory standards, QA/QC requirements, and federal guidelines (if applicable).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field or practical experience.
• Experience: 10–15+ years of progressive estimating experience in heavy industrial EPC environments, with a minimum of 3–5 years focused on nuclear projects.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading teams of estimators and managing complex, high-value bids.
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of MS Excel and familiarity with estimating software (e.g., InEight Hard Dollar, WinEst, Sage, Microsoft 365 suite, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and 3D models.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of nuclear regulatory standards, QA/QC compliance, and labor productivity factors.

Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)) preferred.
• Experience with SMR (Small Modular Reactor) technologies or new build initiatives preferred.
• Active Security Clearance (Q or L)

Benefits

Aecon ensures you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We invest in your development through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. We operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.