Nuclear Project Controls Estimator III

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop detailed estimates for procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare bottoms-up estimates from material take-offs, supplier quotations, and subcontractor inputs, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work and project requirements.
• Review and incorporate historical data from estimates, cost data, indices, subcontracts, and other data to inform unit rates.
• Working with EPC contractors and Holtec’s construction teams, evaluate construction sequencing, resource allocation, and project milestones.
• Organize and maintain a structured approach to managing plant cost data, utilizing codes of accounts and best practices for cost breakdowns and categorization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for estimate assumptions, methodologies, and data sources, consistent with industry best practices.

Data Analysis & Benchmarking

• Conduct market research to gather cost benchmarks and trends, with actuals from similar packages. Assess regional rates as a function of productivity and cost.
• Evaluate major assumptions, risks, and uncertainties associated with estimates.
• Perform risk analysis, contingency planning, and sensitivity analysis to identify cost drivers and potential overruns.
• Consolidate cost estimates into comprehensive financial models that support project budgeting, decision-making, and forecasting.

Project Stakeholder Collaboration

• Review and validate cost estimates provided by subcontractors, ensuring that all portions of work are accounted for and aligned with project specifications.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management to collect input and ensure alignment on project scope and costs.
• Present estimates and schedule proposals to internal and external stakeholders, including project sponsors, regulatory agencies, and financial partners.
• Create documentation for estimating methodologies, assumptions, and tools.
• Analyze current estimating practices and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 8 – 15 years of experience in power plant estimating, construction, or project management, ideally within EPC companies specializing in utility-scale projects.
• Experience with nuclear industry construction is desirable.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards for cost estimation methodologies and financial modeling for large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Excel-based tools, Primavera, CostOS,) and cost management tools.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex cost data clearly to project stakeholders.
• Ability to review maps, conceptual diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, equipment specifications, etc. to develop estimates.
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. federal code 10 CFR 810.
• Subject to FFD policy In Accordance with a Nuclear Facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Estimator (CE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other related certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience in risk management, cost control, and project financial tracking.
• Experience with renewable or clean energy projects, particularly those involving SMR, solar energy, and energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with international construction codes and standards.
• GIS, AutoCAD, or equivalent experience a plus.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
• FLEX Program – Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs