Principal Estimator - Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls

Fluor•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position is assigned to a person who is on the Technical Track and has the experience, technical knowledge, and confidence of Business Line Management to lead the development of a complete engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) estimate. This position requires an individual to be very knowledgeable about the application of hour and cost unit rates. This role is expected to lead customers to the most competitive price through the means of historical data and other In-House data. Depending on the size of the project (large to small), the individual acts independently, or can direct a staff of other estimating individuals, in the performance of functional activities to support project estimating activities.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10–15+ years of estimating experience, with strong focus on EIC systems
Demonstrated experience in nuclear projects (new construction, upgrades, or decommissioning)
In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems in regulated environments
Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, ISA, NRC)
Experience with estimating software (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, InEight, or similar)

Nice To Haves

Experience on large-scale EPC nuclear projects
Knowledge of digital control systems (DCS), PLCs, and safety instrumentation systems (SIS)
Familiarity with modular construction and advanced work packaging
Professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEP, PMP)
Experience with international nuclear codes and standards
Experience collaborating with engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams to ensure estimate accuracy and alignment
Experience evaluating vendor quotes and subcontractor proposals for EIC components and systems
Experience identifying project risks, constructability challenges, and cost-saving opportunities
Experience supporting proposal development, bid reviews and client presentations
Experience maintaining and enhancing estimating databases, benchmarks, and tools

Responsibilities

Assist in all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, systems training, and employee performance appraisal, career development, and counseling
Champion the office estimating database and information such as escalation indices, rate of exchange variation, productivity, etc.
Develop the estimate and implementation plan with the project team
Perform peer review of estimates, as assigned
Present estimates to Fluor Management and the Client as a credible expert; able to sell the estimate
Other duties as assigned
Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across all project phases (conceptual, FEED, EPC)
Prepare and validate quantity takeoffs for cable, conduit, raceways, panels, instrumentation devices, and control systems
Develop labor productivity rates and installation factors for EIC scopes in nuclear environments
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and nuclear codes/standards (e.g., IEEE, NEC, ISA, and NRC requirements)