Estimator (All Levels)

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation.
STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes.
Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader.
Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility.
The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.
SUMMARY Develops estimates in support of the plant’s portfolio of investment projects including capital and O&M projects.
The Estimator serves as the facilitator of inputs from a multitude of organizations including Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, Information Technology, and Contract Craft personnel among others.
Strong facilitating skills are required to lead stakeholder teams through a structured process including development of project scope, schedule, and cost during the initial phase through implementation.
The Estimator will be required to review various documents including scopes of work, contracts, and schedules among others.
Identification of problems and recommendation of solutions is important to ensure accuracy of the portfolio.
Support of the annual Business Plan requires development of new projects as well as detailed reviews and updates of existing projects within the portfolio.
Estimator Associate - XXXX EDUCATION • Associates degree preferably in Construction Management, Business, or a technical field.
(Preferred) • In lieu of the above requirements, minimum of 1 year Estimating experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, plant modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, scheduling, and budgeting.
EXPERIENCE • No experience required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS • There is no Licensure or Certifications required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive cost estimates as the project progresses.
• Develop cost inputs for design, procurement, implementation, risk, and support costs from project stakeholder inputs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate estimates according to the agreed schedule.
• Document basis of cost estimate data including labor, material, implementation, and risk with a focus on enhancing accuracy and execution.
• Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate and lead Stakeholder meetings with appropriate personnel to generate project estimates.
• Interface with Project Owner/Coordinator for inputs into the estimate regarding scope, schedule, or cost.
• Perform field walk downs of work activities in the plant to support generation of project scope and cost.
• Research scope, schedule, and specifications to determine requirements related to design, procurement, and implementation of projects.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions for information regarding resources, schedule, and cost.
• Develop material takeoffs in support of estimating material cost.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the standard cost code accounts and impacts to estimates.
• Present estimates to Management and governing committees as required.
• Review estimates periodically to identify unanticipated changes in the budget and schedule and to ensure accuracy is maintained.
• Experience applying quality and integrity checks, including incorporation of lessons learned into deliverables and thorough knowledge of performance measurement techniques.
• Prepare economic cost studies and cash flows.
• Maintain current standards of wage rates and overhead burden rates for all estimates.
• Maintain a schedule of projects for a minimum of an annual review to support development of the business plan.
• Identify areas for estimating improvement to support closeout reviews.
Estimator - 1270 EDUCATION • Associates degree preferably in Construction Management, Business, or a technical field.
(Preferred) • In lieu of the above requirements, minimum of 1 year Estimating experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, plant modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, scheduling, and budgeting (Required) EXPERIENCE • 2+ years Estimating experience or experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, modifications, or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs scheduling and budgeting.
(Required) LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS • Project Management Institute (PMI) 35 hour training (Preferred) ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive cost estimates as the project progresses.
• Develop cost inputs for design, procurement, implementation, risk, and support costs from project stakeholder inputs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate estimates according to the agreed schedule.
• Document basis of cost estimate data including labor, material, implementation, and risk with a focus on enhancing accuracy and execution.
• Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate and lead Stakeholder meetings with appropriate personnel to generate project estimates.
• Interface with Project Owner/Coordinator for inputs into the estimate regarding scope, schedule, or cost.
• Perform field walk downs of work activities in the plant to support generation of project scope and cost.
• Research scope, schedule, and specifications to determine requirements related to design, procurement, and implementation of projects.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions for information regarding resources, schedule, and cost.
• Develop material takeoffs in support of estimating material cost.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the standard cost code accounts and impacts to estimates.
• Present estimates to Management and governing committees as required.
• Review estimates periodically to identify unanticipated changes in the budget and schedule and to ensure accuracy is maintained.
• Experience applying quality and integrity checks, including incorporation of lessons learned into deliverables and thorough knowledge of performance measurement techniques.
• Prepare economic cost studies and cash flows.
• Maintain current standards of wage rates and overhead burden rates for all estimates.
• Maintain a schedule of projects for a minimum of an annual review to support development of the business plan.
• Identify areas for estimating improvement to support closeout reviews.
Estimator Sr - 1871 EDUCATION • Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Management, Business, or a technical field.
(Preferred) • In lieu of the above requirements, minimum of 3 years Estimating experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, plant modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, scheduling, and budgeting (Required) EXPERIENCE • 5+ years Estimating experience or experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, modifications, or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs scheduling and budgeting.
(Required) LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification or 35 hours documented PMI training or equivalent training (Required) ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive cost estimates as the project progresses.
• Develop cost inputs for design, procurement, implementation, risk, and support costs from project stakeholder inputs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate estimates according to the agreed schedule.
• Document basis of cost estimate data including labor, material, implementation, and risk with a focus on enhancing accuracy and execution.
• Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate and lead Stakeholder meetings with appropriate personnel to generate project estimates.
• Interface with Project Owner/Coordinator for inputs into the estimate regarding scope, schedule, or cost.
• Perform field walk downs of work activities in the plant to support generation of project scope and cost.
• Research scope, schedule, and specifications to determine requirements related to design, procurement, and implementation of projects.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions for information regarding resources, schedule, and cost.
• Develop material takeoffs in support of estimating material cost.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the standard cost code accounts and impacts to estimates.
• Present estimates to Management and governing committees as required.
• Review estimates periodically to identify unanticipated changes in the budget and schedule and to ensure accuracy is maintained.
• Experience applying quality and integrity checks, including incorporation of lessons learned into deliverables and thorough knowledge of performance measurement techniques.
• Prepare economic cost studies and cash flows.
• Maintain current standards of wage rates and overhead burden rates for all estimates.
• Maintain a schedule of projects for a minimum of an annual review to support development of the business plan.
• Identify areas for estimating improvement to support closeout reviews.
Estimator Staff - 1872 EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Management, Business, or a technical field.
(Preferred) • In lieu of the above requirements, minimum of 5 years Estimating experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, plant modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, scheduling, and budgeting (Required) EXPERIENCE • 8+ years Estimating experience or experience in nuclear, chemical, or petrochemical industry in construction, modifications, or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs scheduling and budgeting.
(Required) LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (Required) ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive cost estimates as the project progresses.
• Develop cost inputs for design, procurement, implementation, risk, and support costs from project stakeholder inputs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate estimates according to the agreed schedule.
• Document basis of cost estimate data including labor, material, implementation, and risk with a focus on enhancing accuracy and execution.
• Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate and lead Stakeholder meetings with appropriate personnel to generate project estimates.
• Interface with Project Owner/Coordinator for inputs into the estimate regarding scope, schedule, or cost.
• Perform field walk downs of work activities in the plant to support generation of project scope and cost.
• Research scope, schedule, and specifications to determine requirements related to design, procurement, and implementation of projects.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions for information regarding resources, schedule, and cost.
• Develop material takeoffs in support of estimating material cost.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the standard cost code accounts and impacts to estimates.
• Present estimates to Management and governing committees as required.
• Review estimates periodically to identify unanticipated changes in the budget and schedule and to ensure accuracy is maintained.
• Experience applying quality and integrity checks, including incorporation of lessons learned into deliverables and thorough knowledge of performance measurement techniques.
• Prepare economic cost studies and cash flows.
• Maintain current standards of wage rates and overhead burden rates for all estimates.
• Maintain a schedule of projects for a minimum of an annual review to support development of the business plan.
• Identify areas for estimating improvement to support closeout reviews.
SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATION • P6 experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES – All levels • Accept Outage position.
• Accept ERO position and be able to meet the response requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – All levels • Environmental and physical requirements are subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30 lbs; ascending/descending stairs and/or ladders; sitting for extended periods of time; and spending considerable time in front of computer monitors.
WORKING CONDITIONS – All levels • Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.
• Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to carry a phone.
Work Location – All levels • Due to the nature of the work, this position will report to site daily.
Posting Closes - December 4, 2023 STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization.
STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.
We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.