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Job Summary

Project estimators play a pivotal role in predicting costs related to nuclear projects. Their primary duty involves analysis of project specifications, technical drawings and design documentation to accurately determine the expenses and timescales associated with nuclear implementation/construction and maintenance projects. The role of an estimator is critical in ensuring that nuclear projects adhere to budgetary and scheduling constraints while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Education , Experience & Skill Requirements

Skills and Knowledge

• 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.

Education

• BS, BA or technical degree in Engineering, Business, Construction management (recommended) or equivalent experience

Professional Certifications (recommended)

• 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.

On-the-Job Experience

• At least 10 years of project engineering, and/or project management

• 3-5 years performing project estimation

Key Metrics

• Safety Excellence

• Continuous Improvement

• Financial Optimization

• Operational Excellence

• Talent Development

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Glen Rose, Texas

Texas

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