Vistra Corp.

Project Estimator

Vistra Corp. • $75K — $95K *
Oak Harbor, OH 43449In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in project engineering or management.
  • 3-5 years of experience in project estimation.
  • Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) recommended.
  • Strong familiarity with nuclear-specific engineering principles and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze nuclear project drawings and specifications for scope understanding.
  • Forecast project costs using specialized estimation software.
  • Document key assumptions and bases for cost estimates.
  • Provide estimates for both Pressurized and Boiling Water Reactor facilities.
  • Re-evaluate cost estimates during Long Range Planning processes.
  • Research and obtain quotes from suppliers and vendors for accurate assessments.
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers to refine estimates for compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at various nuclear sites nationwide.
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects with a focus on safety and quality.
  • Access to continuous professional development and training.
  • Collaboration with leading professionals in the nuclear industry.
Full Job Description
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
  • 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


This position can be located at any of our nuclear sites.

Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations
Perry, Ohio

Ohio

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
Learn more about Vistra Corp.
Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
+1460%
NASDAQ
VST
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