Sr. Manager, Estimating

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a senior estimator to lead the development of cost estimates for complex power projects. You will oversee standards, data, and a team delivering conceptual through detailed estimates for generation, transmission, and related infrastructure.

The role requires 8+ years in estimating with 3+ years in a lead role, experience with InEight/RSMeans, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities. Houston-based, on-site position with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating experience, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred, but not required.
• Expertise in power-industry projects (generation, T&D, substations, storage, renewables).
• Proficiency with estimating systems such as InEight, Hard Dollar, RSMeans.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of accurate, comprehensive cost estimates for power industry projects.
• Oversee estimating standards, data, tools, and team performance to support planning, proposals, and decision-making.
• Prepare and review conceptual through detailed estimates for major power projects.
• Validate quantities, labor/equipment rates, vendor pricing, and cost assumptions.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and bid reviews.
• Conduct estimate risk analysis and determine contingency requirements.
• Present estimate results to leadership, explaining assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Scheduling, and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

InEight

Hard Dollar

RSMeans

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

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Position Overview

This is a senior level position with NRG. The successful candidate will possess the skills needed to:

• Leads the development and delivery of accurate, comprehensive cost estimates for power - industry projects spanning generation, transmission, distribution, and supporting infrastructure.
• Oversee estimating standards, data, tools, and team performance to support project planning, proposals, and strategic decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercises professional judgment and provides counsel to the DE&C Leadership Team
• Lead and mentor the estimating team; manage workload and performance.
• Maintain estimating standards, tools, databases, and best practices.
• Prepare and review conceptual through detailed estimates for major power projects.
• Validate quantities, labor/equipment rates, vendor pricing, and cost assumptions.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and bid reviews.
• Conduct estimate risk analysis and determine contingency requirements.
• Present estimate results to leadership, explaining assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Scheduling, and Finance to ensure alignment.
• Maintains library/database of estimates and schedules for various project types
• Comply with all applicable NRG policies, procedures, and controls
• Develops sound working relationships with NRG project team members, contractors, and others

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, methods and processes
• Knowledge of construction work sequences, field disciplines and work place logistics
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred, but not required, equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 8+ years estimating experience, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in power-industry projects (conventional generation, T&D, substations, storage, renewables, etc.).
• Proficiency with various estimating systems (InEight, Hard Dollar, RSMeans, etc.).
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Power Point and/or Access is desirable
• AutoCad knowledge a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred, but not required, equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 8+ years estimating experience, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in power-industry projects (conventional generation, T&D, substations, storage, renewables, etc.).
• Proficiency with various estimating systems (InEight, Hard Dollar, RSMeans, etc.).
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication, consensus building, etc.)
• Proven ability to work with people and provide instructional guidance / coordinate team actions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under restricted time frames and with competing priorities
• Knowledgeable of project financing, accounting, and control systems and processes a plus
• Some travel may be required to support group functions or project specific plans and estimates

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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