Senior Power Estimating Lead

NRG Energy

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the development and delivery of accurate cost estimates for power-generation, transmission, distribution, and related infrastructure projects. The role oversees standards, data, tools, and team performance to support planning, proposals, and strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will provide counsel to leadership, mentor the estimating team, and collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction,

Qualifications

  • 8+ years estimating experience, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
  • Experience with power-industry projects (generation, T&D, substations, renewables).
  • Proficiency with estimating systems (InEight, Hard Dollar, RSMeans).
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the estimating team; manage workload and performance.
  • Maintain estimating standards, tools, databases, and best practices.
  • Prepare and review estimates for major power projects from concept to detail.
  • Validate quantities, labor/equipment rates, vendor pricing, and cost assumptions.
  • Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and bid reviews.
  • Perform estimate risk analysis and determine contingency requirements.
  • Present estimate results to leadership and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Estimating leadership
Leadership
Analytical skills
Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

InEight
Hard Dollar
RSMeans
AutoCad
Microsoft Project
Excel

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the development and delivery of accurate cost estimates for power-generation, transmission, distribution, and related infrastructure projects. The role oversees standards, data, tools, and team performance to support planning, proposals, and strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will provide counsel to leadership, mentor the estimating team, and collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction,

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Estimating Lead - Power Projects
Senior Estimating Lead - Power Projects

Direct Energy Business • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Sr. Manager, Estimating
Sr. Manager, Estimating

NRG Energy • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 170,000
Drug-free workplace
Sr. Manager, Estimating
Sr. Manager, Estimating

Direct Energy Business • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Estimating Leader, Power Delivery
Senior Estimating Leader, Power Delivery

Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc. • United States

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Health care
Wellness programs
Gym reimbursement
+8
Senior Project Estimator: Lead Energy-Project Costs
Senior Project Estimator: Lead Energy-Project Costs

Crescent Solutions • United States

On-site
USD 90,000 - 130,000
Regional Power Plant Engineering Leader
Regional Power Plant Engineering Leader

Nrg Bluewater Wind • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Director of Power Construction Projects (Remote)
Director of Power Construction Projects (Remote)

Nrg • United States

On-site
USD 180,000 - 240,000
Lead Estimator – Power Generation EPC
Lead Estimator – Power Generation EPC

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC • Birmingham (AL)

On-site
USD 150,000 - 230,000
Weekly Pay
401(k) Retirement Plan
Holiday Pay
+7
Lead Estimator, Power Generation & EPC
Lead Estimator, Power Generation & EPC

Quanta-Services • Birmingham (AL)

On-site
USD 160,000 - 230,000
Competitive compensation
Weekly pay
401(k) Retirement Plan
+8
Senior Estimating Lead
Senior Estimating Lead

Energy Solutions, LLC • Charlotte (NC)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 140,000