Nuclear Project Controls Estimator III

Nuclear Project Controls Estimator III

The Nuclear Project Controls Estimator III plays a lead role in developing accurate and detailed cost estimates for the SMR-300 program, supporting reliable financial planning for complex nuclear energy projects. This role is responsible for building bottoms-up estimates, engaging with supply chain partners, and evaluating subcontractor pricing to ensure cost accuracy and project feasibility. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in engineering or construction environments, along with expertise in cost data management, codes of accounts, and integrating cost structures into financial models to support predictable project delivery.

Location:

Camden, NJ (Onsite)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cost & Schedule Estimating:
  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.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain estimating processes and procedures.
• 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…