Cost Estimating Lead - Remote

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

22d • Remote

About The Position

As a Cost Estimating Lead - Remote you will support APX Delivery by leading the development of high-quality, compliant project cost estimates for proposals and contracts. You will oversee major elements of the estimate, provide input to detailed Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, and ensure understanding across technical, schedule, and cost inputs.
You will play a critical role in standardization and continuous improvement within the APX Project Delivery and Commercial Integration organization.

You will report to the Director, Project and Portfolio Planning, and work remotely based in the US or any EMEA country in which Westinghouse has a location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, or a related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• 5+ years of progressive cost estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost estimating across capture, proposal, and fact‑finding/negotiations for offer sizes ranging from Front End Engineering Design to Engineering Procurement and Construction projects and ensuring a clean handoff to Delivery upon contract award.
• Lead the project cost estimating process in the preparation of compliant, accurate cost proposals for the APX business.
• Develop cost models and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, proposals, and task orders.
• Help develop standard cost models and BOEs to improve consistency and efficiency of cost estimates.
• Review solicitations and coordinate with proposal teams to support estimating requirements and proposal strategies.
• Coordinate cost volumes and support proposal narrative development, ensuring consistency between technical and cost volumes.
• Coordinate with other APX Project Delivery & Commercial Integration teams to collectively support clear resource demand signal and schedule input for offer development.
• Implement and maintain standard estimating processes, documentation, and gate reviews; ensure audit readiness.
• Provide project cost leadership during fact-finding, negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Support development of internal expertise and best practices to ensure consistency between the cost estimating team.
• Analyze historical cost data and trends to enhance cost estimating accuracy and efficiency.
• Support implementation of cost estimating software to standardize project cost estimate preparation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level