Senior Nuclear Estimator (REMOTE, 12M Contract)

Matrix PMO; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Nuclear Project Estimator to develop and manage cost estimates for capital projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in power plant operations along with 10 years of estimator experience, specifically in the nuclear field. This position is primarily remote but requires some business travel. Responsibilities include ensuring project estimates reflect scope and compliance with regulations. Join a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in power plant operations or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of 10 years Estimator experience or equivalent military experience required.
• 6 years Nuclear experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform walkdowns and review drawings and technical documents.
• Develop cost estimates through material take-offs and schedule reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Extensive knowledge of nuclear applications

Proficient computer skills

Ability to handle high-paced work environment

Tools

WinEST software

Job description

The Senior Nuclear Project Estimator will support Matrix by developing and managing detailed cost estimates for capital projects for a nuclear client. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, defensible estimates using WinEST software and established nuclear estimating methodologies to support project planning, funding approvals, and execution strategies. The estimator will collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction stakeholders to ensure estimates reflect scope definition, schedule considerations, and risk factors while maintaining strict adherence to NRC, NQA-1, and other nuclear quality and regulatory requirements. The position is primarily remote with periodic business travel to support site engagement, project reviews, and stakeholder coordination.

This role is primarily remote with some business travel for on-boarding and business needs. Open to employees anywhere in USA.

Responsibilities

• Perform walkdowns.
• Reviews drawings and technical documents.
• Review schedules and performs material take-offs in order to develop a cost estimate to complete project work.
• Perform primarily office and non-manual work.
• Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients.
• Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines: promote health and safety awareness consciousness, and implements all MATRIX health and safety procedures.
• Use “lessons learned” to improve quality of MATRIX’s future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in power plant operations or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of 10 years Estimator experience or equivalent military experience required.
• 6 years Nuclear experience is required.

Other Skills and Abilities Required

• The employee is self-motivated and has a willingness to learn.
• Has extensive knowledge of nuclear applications.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Able to handle high paced work environment.
• The ability to communicate well with customers and other MATRIX and customer/client employees.
• Must be dependable.
• Must have proficient computer skills.

MATRIX is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer.