Senior Cost Estimator

The Senior Estimator (SE) is responsible for developing, reviewing, and coordinating project and program estimates to support project management. The SE works with stakeholders to ensure accurate scope, cost, and schedule estimates, applying standard estimating practices and continuously improving processes.

• Develop all levels of project estimates (Preliminary, Rough Order of Magnitude, Budgetary, Definitive).
• Collaborate with project teams, engineering, planning, and contractors for scope and estimate validation.
• Perform plant walkdowns, review design drawings, and estimate labor, materials, and services.
• Support long-range planning and annual project list development, monitoring costs and risks.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical records; provide reporting and analysis to management.
• Participate in meetings, including safety and refueling outage support.

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years industrial estimating experience or HS/GED with 12+ years experience (7+ in cost estimating).
• Proficiency in project estimating for engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.