Senior Nuclear Project Estimator

vst; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks a Project Estimator to predict costs for nuclear projects, reviewing drawings, specs and design docs to ensure budget adherence and schedule compliance. You will forecast material, labor, equipment, and overhead costs with precision and document bases and assumptions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in project engineering/management and 3–5 years in project estimation, with certifications like CCEA/CCP or PMP viewed as a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or technical degree in Engineering, Business, Construction management or related field.
• 10+ years in project engineering or management.
• 3–5 years in project estimation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze nuclear project drawings, specs, and documentation to define scope.
• Forecast costs for materials, labor, equipment, and overhead.
• Document bases, assumptions and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, safety staff and regulatory teams to refine estimates.
• Present detailed estimates to project stakeholders and management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Nuclear fundamentals

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA or technical degree in Engineering, Business or Construction management

Tools

Cost estimation software

MS Excel

PM tools

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks a Project Estimator to predict costs for nuclear projects, reviewing drawings, specs and design docs to ensure budget adherence and schedule compliance. You will forecast material, labor, equipment, and overhead costs with precision and document bases and assumptions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in project engineering/management and 3–5 years in project estimation, with certifications like CCEA/CCP or PMP viewed as a plus.