Project Estimator; Sr Principal | GENERATION Site Development & Construction

Position: Project Estimator (Sr. - Principal) | GENERATION Site Development & Construction
## Project Estimator (Sr.

- Principal) | GENERATION Site Development & Construction Apply locations:
Columbus, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 6, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
R16698
** Job Posting End Date
** 07-06-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** Under some supervision, responsible for performing highly technical estimating evaluations for complex projects and outage activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This group is responsible for ensuring compliance to defined project estimating and scope control procedures; establishing the process of gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build master estimating cost models and databases; mentor and train the organization on proper development of project estimates;

and developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency. Work with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve estimating and scope change management processes.
** Job Description
***** More Specific to This Opportunity:****-Prepare detailed cost estimates for power generation projects, including new builds, upgrades, retrofits, and maintenance scopes.**-Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents for civil, electrical, and mechanical components.**-Perform quantity take-offs for structural, piping, electrical systems, and equipment installations.**-Develop conceptual, budgetary, and definitive estimates at various project stages.**-Identify cost risks, contingencies, and value engineering opportunities.**-Review engineering designs to ensure completeness and constructability.**-Collaborate

with engineering teams to clarify scope and resolve discrepancies.**-Evaluate construction methods, materials, labor requirements, and equipment needs.**-Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
*** WHAT YOU'LL DO**- Develop or oversee the development of conceptual estimates for assigned projects; support the planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates; and collect and analyze close out benchmarking data.

- Interface with engineering, outage planning, project engineering/management, construction, plant personnel and project controls-scheduling to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up (if necessary) estimate efforts. This includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements.

- Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk-based contingency; monitor labor market trends; work closely with procurement to track equipment pricing trends; develop and analyze historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate.

- Implement policies and procedures defined in project estimating methods developed by the controls group for the long-range planning and capital development process; develop and maintain standardized processes and procedures for estimating; review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness; work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labor and material estimates.

- Provide advanced technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications, and resolution of estimate issues.

- Plan, instruct, and/or coordinate the training and development of estimating employees, as required.
** WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
** Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.
** Project Estimator Principal** (grade
8):
Base Salary = $99K - $121K
** Project Estimator Sr.** (grade
7):
Base Salary = $88K - $109K
** Education**: BS or BA Engineering, Construction Sciences, Engineering Technology equivalent discipline. A…