Project Estimator / Project Controls Manager

The role

The Project Estimator develops Capital Expenditure estimates and initial financial modeling. This role quantifies costs for materials, labor, equipment, and infrastructure for large-scale industrial projects.

What you will do

• Formulate detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects.
• Partner with design engineers to provide cost feedback.
• Analyze project drawings and technical specifications for material take-offs.
• Prepare cost breakdowns and assess pricing and procurement strategies.
• Evaluate market rates and historical data for cost projections.
• Maintain a proprietary database of historical costs, material pricing, and labor rates.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to validate vendor quotes.
• Conduct formal cost-risk analysis.
• Monitor ongoing project costs against initial estimates.
• Prepare and present formal project cost proposals.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of direct experience in CapEx or construction estimating.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to comprehend material processing equipment, manufacturing methodologies, and industrial engineering workflows.
• Deep knowledge of construction processes, labor rates, and cost estimation methodologies.
• Proven experience with cost-risk analysis and cost variance analysis.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Equivalent professional experience in a high-density industrial environment.
• Experience in large-scale petro-chem, technology infrastructure, or complex manufacturing projects.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter enriches uranium to produce low-cost enrichment services in the US. The company is mission-driven to make nuclear the most affordable source of baseload power.