The Nuclear Company
Cost Estimator
$150K–$173K
Columbia, South Carolina +3 · Full-time · Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
Washington, DC
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 15+ years in project controls and 5+ years as an estimator on large project.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
About the job
Develops auditable project cost estimates and supporting documentation for project development and business capture, collaborating across teams and applying risk analysis and AI-enhanced cost modeling.
What you'll do
- Develop estimates and Bases of Estimate aligned with appropriate AACE classifications and project phase.
- Gather inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and testing, regulatory, and project controls teams; identify risks and assumptions for quantitative analysis.
- Use estimating platforms, databases, and AI or machine learning tools to model costs, analyze historical data, and benchmark estimates.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- 15+ years of experience in project controls.
- 5+ years of experience as an estimator on large project.
- Proficiency with estimating software and cost databases; familiarity with AI/machine learning applications for estimating or cost modeling.
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 is a plus.
Pay
$150,000 - $173,000 annually (USD; base salary)
Tools
HCSS HeavyBid, InEight Estimate, Sage Estimating, CostOS, RSMeans, Monte Carlo simulation tools, @Risk, Crystal Ball
AI focus
Use AI and machine learning to analyze historical project data, identify cost drivers, improve estimate accuracy, automate benchmarking, and support parametric estimating or probabilistic cost modeling.
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