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Project Estimator / Project Controls Manager

Paducah, KYFull-time$100,000–$100,0002026-09-23 → 2026-10-07

Core

Develop comprehensive Capital Expenditure (CapEx) estimates and initial financial modeling for large-scale industrial projects, deconstructing technical scopes into granular cost structures.

Role type

Senior IC project controls manager / capital estimator

Builds

Capital expenditure estimates and financial models for nuclear fuel enrichment infrastructure

Domain

Nuclear energy / heavy industrial construction

Required skills

CapEx estimation, construction estimating, cost-risk analysis, material take-offs, market benchmarking, variance analysis, procurement strategy, database management, executive financial reporting

Preferred skills

Experience in petro-chem, technology infrastructure, or complex manufacturing projects

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Formulate detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and infrastructure; Partner with design engineers to shape initial design-to-cost strategies; Analyze engineering plans to create precise material take-offs; Assess pricing and procurement strategies; Maintain proprietary databases of historical costs and labor rates; Coordinate with supply chain to validate vendor quotes; Conduct formal cost-risk analysis and propose contingencies; Monitor ongoing project costs against estimates and recommend adjustments; Prepare and present formal project cost proposals to leadership. (via careerplan.io/jobs/5208241008-project-estimator-project-controls-manager-at-generalmatter)

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC