Senior Nuclear Project Estimator

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio seeks an experienced Project Estimator who analyzes project drawings, specs and design docs to determine costs and schedules for nuclear implementation, construction and maintenance projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

You will forecast costs across materials, labor, equipment and overhead using specialist estimation software, re-evaluate estimates during LRPs, collaborate with engineers, project managers

Qualifications

• BS, BA or technical degree in Engineering, Business, Construction management (recommended) or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of project engineering and/or project management.
• 3-5 years performing project estimation.
• Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) and ASPE/Nuclear specialization preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Analysis: analyze nuclear project drawings, specifications and design/technical documentation to understand scope and requirements while adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Accurate Cost Forecasting: forecast material, consumables, labor, equipment, fees and overhead costs using specialist estimation software and techniques.
• Quality Documentation: document details, bases, and key assumptions of the cost estimate.
• Fleet Estimating: provide estimates for nuclear projects across the fleet for PWR/BWR facilities.
• Cost Estimate Re-evaluating: re-evaluate cost estimates during LRPs for future years.
• Supplier and Vendor Interaction: research and obtain quotes from suppliers, subcontractors and vendors; provide governance of estimates.
• Collaboration for Refinement: work with engineers, project managers, safety staff and regulatory compliance to refine estimates.
• Stakeholder Communication: present detailed cost estimates to project team and site stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical proficiency

Attention to detail

Collaborative communication

Nuclear fundamentals

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

Tools

Cost estimation software

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio seeks an experienced Project Estimator who analyzes project drawings, specs and design docs to determine costs and schedules for nuclear implementation, construction and maintenance projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

You will forecast costs across materials, labor, equipment and overhead using specialist estimation software, re-evaluate estimates during LRPs, collaborate with engineers, project managers