generalmatter
Project Estimator / Project Controls Manager
At a Glance
- Location
- Paducah, KY OR Los Angeles, Canada
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Compensation
- salary range for this role is $100,000–$150,000 annually. Compensation bands
- Posted
- 2026-05-01T18:24:31-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Construction
- Engineering
- Finance
- Manufacturing
Requirements
A strong interest in and the ability to comprehend material processing equipment, manufacturing methodologies, and industrial engineering workflows.
Estimation Expertise:
Deep knowledge of construction processes, labor rates, and sophisticated cost estimation methodologies (e.g., bottom-up, parametric, or analog estimation).
Proven experience with cost-risk analysis and a high level of comfort performing cost variance analysis.
Ability to translate complex engineering data into clear financial narratives for project managers and stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
$100,000–$150,000
annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.
In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Responsibilities
The Project Estimator is a vital strategic role responsible for the development of comprehensive Capital Expenditure (CapEx) estimates and initial financial modeling.
This position focuses on the precise quantification of costs required for materials, labor, equipment, and infrastructure for large-scale industrial projects.
Operating at the intersection of finance and engineering, the Project Estimator deconstructs complex technical scopes into granular cost structures during the conceptual and design phases.
This role provides the foundational data necessary for investment approval, resource allocation, and project feasibility assessments, directly influencing the company's ability to scale efficiently.
Estimation & Financial Modeling
Formulate detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects, encompassing all primary capital drivers including materials, specialized labor, industrial equipment, and associated expenses.
About the Company
General Matter is enriching uranium in America.Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.