Full-Time

Project Controls Estimator

Nuclear Fleet

Posted on 1/14/2025

Vistra

Vistra

Senior, Expert

Monaca, PA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Troy Township, OH, USA | Painesville, OH, USA | Cleburne, TX, USA

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Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering

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Requirements
  • Technical Expertise: Analytical and mathematical skills to accurately assess complex nuclear project requirements and calculate costs.
  • Attention to Detail: Critical thinking, accuracy and precision in reviewing nuclear project documentation and performing cost calculations, considering safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborative: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with site stakeholders and present cost estimates clearly and persuasively.
  • Nuclear Fundamentals: Familiarity with engineering principles, materials, equipment and construction techniques, including those specific to nuclear projects.
  • Flexibility and Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines while upholding rigorous safety, quality and regulatory standards inherent in the nuclear industry.
  • BS, BA or technical degree in Engineering, Business, Construction management (recommended) or equivalent experience
  • Certified Cost Estimator/ Analyst (CCEA) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) and member of American Society of professional estimators with a specialization in nuclear projects demonstrates your expertise and commitment to the nuclear industry.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • At least 10 years of project engineering, and/or project management
  • 3-5 years performing project estimation.
Responsibilities
  • Project Analysis: They analyze nuclear project drawings, specifications and design/technical documentation to understand the project’s scope and requirements while adhering to the industry’s regulatory requirements.
  • Accurate Cost Forecasting: Utilizing specialist cost estimation software and techniques, they forecast material, consumables, labor, equipment, fees and overhead costs associated with the project.
  • Quality Documentation: Estimator documents details, bases, and key assumptions associated with the cost estimate.
  • Fleet Estimating: Provide estimates for nuclear projects across the fleet – supporting both Pressurized and Boiling Water Reactor facilities (PWR/BWR).
  • Cost Estimate Re-evaluating: Re-evaluate cost estimates during the Long Range Planning (LRP) process for future years out.
  • Supplier and Vendor Interaction: Estimators research and obtain quotes from suppliers, subcontractors and vendors to inform their cost assessments. Additionally provides governance and oversight of cost estimates for accuracy.
  • Collaboration for Refinement: They work closely with engineers, project managers, safety staff and regulatory compliance to refine project estimates and ensure alignment with industry standards and legal requirements.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Estimators present detailed cost estimates to the project team, site stakeholders/management.

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