Principal Estimator - Piping

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Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

This position is assigned to a person who is on the Technical Track and has the experience, technical knowledge, and confidence of Business Line Management to lead the development of a complete engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) estimate. This position requires an individual to be very knowledgeable about the application of hour and cost unit rates. This role is expected to lead customers to the most competitive price through the means of historical data and other in‑house data.

Depending on the size of the project (large to small), the individual acts independently or can direct a staff of other estimating individuals to support project estimating activities.

• Assist in all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, systems training, and employee performance appraisal, career development, and counseling
• Champion the office estimating database and information such as escalation indices, rate of exchange variation, productivity, etc.
• Develop the estimate and implementation plan with the project team
• Perform peer review of estimates, as assigned
• Present estimates to Fluor Management and the Client as a credible expert; able to sell the estimate
• Other duties as assigned

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work‑related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) years if non‑degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10‑15+ years of estimating experience, with significant focus on piping systems
• Proven experience in nuclear projects (new build, refurbishment, or decommissioning)
• Strong knowledge of nuclear codes and standards (e.g., ASME, NRC requirements)
• Expertise in piping materials, fabrication, installation, and testing processes
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, InEight, or similar)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for nuclear piping systems across all project phases
• Develop and review quantity takeoffs, labor productivity rates, and material pricing for nuclear piping scopes
• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and nuclear codes/standards (ASME Sec III)
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams to ensure estimate accuracy and completeness

• Experience working on large EPC nuclear projects
• Familiarity with modular construction and advanced work packaging
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEP, PMP)
• Experience with international nuclear standards and projects
• Experience identifying project risks and opportunities; developing mitigation strategies within estimates
• Experience supporting bid reviews, client presentations, and proposal…