Senior Power Estimating Lead

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

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,