Cost Estimator

Job Description Summary Role: Nuclear Cost Estimator (Sage Estimating SME)
Objective: Provide expert cost estimation for complex nuclear power plant projects while serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Sage Estimating software.
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop and maintain accurate, high-fidelity cost estimates for nuclear construction/maintenance projects.
-Consult on the architectural configuration and system setup of the Sage Estimating environment.
-Serve as the gatekeeper and manager for the cost element database, ensuring integrity and standardizing cost inputs across the project lifecycle.
-Create or contribute to multple BWRX-300 project cost estimates

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly analytical and technically adept Cost Estimator to join our project team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating detailed project estimates for nuclear power plant initiatives, ensuring that all financial models align with project scopes and regulatory requirements. Beyond estimation, you will act as the technical advisor for our Sage Estimating implementation, driving the efficiency of our estimating workflows and maintaining our central cost database.

  Key Responsibilities
• Estimation Delivery: Perform detailed quantity take-offs, develop labor/material cost estimates, and manage contingency/risk assessment models for nuclear-grade infrastructure.
• Sage Estimating Strategy: Act as the internal consultant for the Sage Estimating tool. Advise leadership on software configuration, system integration, and workflow optimization to ensure industry best practices.
• Database Management: Oversee the integrity, maintenance, and structure of multiple cost element databases. Ensure all assemblies, items, and cost codes are updated to reflect current market rates and site-specific conditions. Advise on recommended commodity codes for incorporation into the Octave software suite for linking to the BWRX-300 components.
• Stakeholder Consultation: Provide expert-level guidance to project managers and engineers regarding the financial impact of design changes and technical requirements.
• Compliance & Standardization: Establish standardized estimating procedures, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry safety and financial reporting standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in cost estimating, specifically within nuclear, heavy industrial, or complex infrastructure sectors.
• Software Expertise: Advanced, hands-on experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Sage Estimating .
• Technical Skills: Ability to build and troubleshoot complex assemblies and cost databases; advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP/Project Management software integration.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of nuclear project lifecycles, procurement, and labor requirements in highly regulated environments.
• Analytical Ability: Exceptional attention to detail; ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable project costs.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with cost estimation for large scale projects

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $118,600.00 and $197,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: ineligible.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 14, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.