Cost Estimator

Houston, TX

Full Time

Posted October 16, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

The Cost Estimator will support the development and construction of Fervo’s geothermal power projects.

Cost Estimation: Develop and maintain cost estimates (conceptual, budgetary, and detailed/AACE Class 1-5) for geothermal well pads, power facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
Cost Models and Databases: Build cost models and estimate databases covering surface facilities, electrical interconnection, and balance-of-plant scope. Maintain historical cost databases, unit rates, and escalation factors, and continuously improve estimating tools, templates, and methodology.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering and Project Controls to align estimates with project schedules, scope definitions, and execution plans.
Supply Chain and Market Pricing: Work with Supply Chain and Sourcing to incorporate current vendor quotes, market pricing, and commercial terms into estimates.
Variance Analysis and Lessons Learned: Track actual costs against estimates, analyze variances, and feed lessons learned back into future estimating assumptions and benchmarks.
Capital Planning Support: Support capital planning, budgeting, and investment-committee materials with clear, well-documented cost bases and ranges of accuracy.
Risk and Contingency Analysis: Prepare risk and contingency analyses (e.g., ranged estimates, sensitivity analysis) to support project decision-making.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and confidence levels clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership.

Experience with power facilities, electrical interconnection, or renewable energy project costs
Familiarity with project controls disciplines (scheduling, cost/schedule integration, earned value)
AACE certification (e.g., CCP, CEP) or progress toward one

Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.