X-energy · 18 hours ago
Lead Estimator
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expX-energy LLC is seeking an experienced Estimating Lead to join their Projects Control Team. This role involves overseeing cost estimating, generating capital cost estimates, and performing data analysis to support project controls and reporting.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Alicia Prawl
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 working in a matrixed organization or applicable experience may be substituted
Understanding of formal project management methodologies
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
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