Lead Estimator

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X-energy LLC is seeking an experienced Estimating Lead to join our Projects Control Team. This role supports the oversight and performs cost estimating, generate capital cost and/or services estimates, reviews and determines reasonableness of subcontractor quotes, and perform data analysis and control activities for the project to identify problems and make recommendations. This role supports project controls and reporting, estimate development, proposals, subcontractor bid analysis, and provides technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the team in at least one construction division (CSI).
• Owns and leads groups within the department.
• Supports with the preparation of services, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing.
• Supports with the preparation of cost/schedule products for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Performs price or cost analysis for reasonableness of subcontractor quotes or change requests under the guidance of management.
• Provides input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors and consolidates input for costing.
• Performs quantity takeoffs from design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customizes forms, etc. to reflect best effort.
• Supports with the preparation of detail pricing for field manual labor, field subcontractors, and other direct costs.
• Supports with the preparation of basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Supports with the preparation of subcontractor bid analysis and compares to market rates.
• Assists in developing unit staffing, job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or specialty, including estimating parameters, factors, indices, and craft distribution reference data, etc., based on analysis and industry experience.
• Supports with the preparation of reports and estimate summaries for estimate reviews; participates in estimate reviews and presentations.
• Researches, develops, and maintains costs, quantities, ratios, and metrics of the historical cost databases. Understands the data and various sources of data. Extracts non-standard data and formulates the data into comparative summary format for analysis. Inputs cost data into the historical cost databases. Files completed estimates with all relevant back-up documentation yielding appropriate versioning and configuration control.
• Generates estimates with appropriate global business unit software.
• Converts work breakdown structure used in the estimate to project job and sub-job codes and commodity-coding system used in the estimate to a system for a project.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or related field is required.
• Typically, seven plus years of Estimating experience or at least two years of experience with the project engineering/management, design, operation, or maintenance of power generation or industrial processes facilities, in the nuclear industry.
• Formal training, certification, or work experience in project management or applicable experience may be substituted. (e.g., PMI-PMP, AACE certification, MBA, ASPE certification, CCEA certification or MS Engineering Management).
• Broad knowledge of construction, project management and engineering.
• Advanced software skills relative to the estimating function.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one construction division (CSI).
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships while…