Sr. Estimator – Commercial Nuclear (PERM – Remote)

TEEMA Group; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Sr. Estimator – US Nuclear – Commercial to join our project delivery team. You will develop detailed cost estimates for bids, analyze drawings, and participate in design reviews with MEP, civil, and architectural subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of estimating experience in nuclear construction, strong collaboration, and solid knowledge of procurement, project controls, and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of estimating experience, including nuclear construction projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear construction practices and procurement methods; project controls, cost management, and scheduling.
• Construction drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
• Experience with estimating software such as InEight or Hard Dollar.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and budgets for bids and awarded projects.
• Maintain and utilize a historical cost database.
• Participate in design reviews for MEP, Civil and Architectural Subcontracts.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Lead tender closings and review bid updates.
• Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Support project turnover to Project Management teams.
• Conduct site visits for complex projects.
• Review addendums and change orders.

Skills

Nuclear construction

Cost management

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

InEight/Hard Dollar

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Estimator – US Nuclear – COMMERCIAL
Job ID: 91453
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

What you will be doing:

• Develop detailed cost estimates and budgets for bids and awarded projects.
• Maintain and utilize a historical cost database.
• Responsible for participating in design reviews for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Architectural Subcontract packages with client key stakeholders.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Oversee projects that have been successfully bid and are under construction to learn the actual methods and costs of field operations.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and unit pricing using estimating software.
• Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain current material pricing within estimating systems.
• Develop expertise in construction means and methods and cost drivers.
• Support project turnover to Project Management teams.
• Participate in site visits, as required, for complex projects.
• Lead or contribute to tender closings, including proposal compilation and review meetings.
• Review addendums, change orders, and other bid-related updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you must have:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of estimating experience, includingnuclear construction projectsofmoderate to high complexity.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Nuclear construction practices and procurement methods
  • Project controls, cost management, and scheduling
• Construction drawings, specifications, and contract terms
• Experience with tools such as:
  • MS Excel, Word, Project
  • AutoCAD, Bluebeam
  • Primavera P6
  • InEight (Hard Dollar) or similar estimating software
• Solid understanding of:
  • Value engineering and conceptual estimating
  • Subcontractor scopes and market conditions
• Contract language/Terms and Conditions/Bonding, etc.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Preferred:
  • RICS or AACE accreditation (or in progress)
  • Commercial nuclear experience