Sr. Estimator – US Nuclear – FEDERAL

TEEMA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA collaborates with a leading US nuclear contractor to identify a Sr. Estimator for Charlotte, NC. The role centers on developing detailed cost estimates, reviewing drawings, and engaging in value engineering to support bids and construction.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years in nuclear estimating, strong project controls knowledge, and solid teamwork. Engineering preference plus familiarity with MEP, Civil, and architectural packages.

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.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear construction practices, procurement methods, project controls, cost management, and scheduling.
• Experience with construction drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Project; AutoCAD/Bluebeam; Primavera P6; InEight or similar estimating software.
• Understanding of value engineering, conceptual estimating, subcontractor scopes, and market conditions.
• Contract language/terms and bonding; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Preferred: RICS or AACE accreditation; commercial nuclear experience.

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 packages with client stakeholders.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Oversee projects bid and under construction to learn actual costs and methods.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and unit pricing using estimating software.
• Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors; maintain current material pricing.
• Develop expertise in construction means, methods, and cost drivers.
• Support project turnover to Project Management teams.
• Participate in site visits for complex projects.
• Lead or contribute to tender closings; review addenda and bid updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

InEight/Hard Dollar

Job description

Job Title:Sr. Estimator – US Nuclear – FEDERAL
Job ID:89190
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