The Nuclear Company

The Nuclear Company

Cost Estimator

Columbia, SC or Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specified$121k-$143kDetected 6 days ago
Machine LearningData AnalysisProcurementUnityCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • The Estimator is a key participant in project development and the successful capture of business for TNC.
  • The successful candidate will be familiar with the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) and their recommended practices related to the development of cost estimates.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate Development: Given a scope of work, the estimator will work with key stakeholders to develop an estimate aligned with the requisite AACE classifications appropriate for the phase of the project
  • Create a Basis of Estimate: In support of the estimate, the BOE shall provide enough information a reasonable individual can reach the same outcome
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & testing, regulatory, and project controls teams to collect inputs to support estimate development
  • Estimating Software & Database Management: Utilize industry-standard estimating platforms (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, InEight Estimate, Sage Estimating, or CostOS ) to develop, organize, and maintain detailed cost estimates with traceable line items, historical benchmarking, and parametric modeling capabilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Requirements

  • Proficiency with estimating software and cost databases (e.g., InEight, CostOS, RSMeans, or equivalent) for developing and maintaining structured, auditable cost estimates
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls
  • 5+ years of experience as an estimator on large project
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle and work breakdown structures
  • Proficiency with estimating software and cost databases for developing and maintaining structured, auditable cost estimates

Nice to have

  • Experience in the nuclear energy, power generation, or highly regulated industry
  • Familiarity with earned value management, risk analysis, and cost-schedule integration
  • PMP or PMI-SP certification a plus
  • Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment

Compensation

  • Estimated Starting Salary Range
  • The estimated starting salary range for this role is $121,000 - $143,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Export Control

This listing is sourced directly from The Nuclear Company's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.