Project Controls Estimator

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Primary Purpose Of Position

Utilizing industry best practices, prepare bottoms up cost estimates for Substation, Transmission, Distribution and Gas projects. Perform field walk downs with Sr. Project Controls Estimators and Project Team to identify potential cost bearing issues at the project site. Utilize most detailed documentation available per each phase of the project estimate for continuous refinement of expected project costs. Develop and organize estimates and analysis for both internal and external use. Perform analysis of project actuals against latest estimates and incorporate results into estimating methodology to ensure continuous improvement of estimate accuracy. Contribute to the development of short-term and long-range business planning. Provide detailed process and cash flow based on estimate assumptions to aid in the development of the project baseline. Provide analytical and operational support to the business unit. Research and provide statistical estimate and performance information. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

Support and contribute to the development of Phase 1, 2, and 3 project cost estimates in WBS format with all required assumptions that support development of current and LRP budgets. Prepare standard WBS estimates and assumptions with documentation of confidence factors ranging from study to construction phases. Conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, and other estimate-related financial and implementation analysis. Develop unit cost and parametric estimate range for standard scope of work. Update estimates for each phase approval with current documentation and meeting information. Work with Project Managers to ensure that estimates are properly understood, challenged and reviewed. Prepare for and participate in contractor estimate challenge meetings.

Job Scope

This is an individual contributor position that works under general supervision and frequently performs non-routine work. This position is expected to resolve most questions and problems through interaction with internal and / or external stakeholders and staff across the organization and refers more complex issues to Sr. Project Controls Estimator. May require working extended hours and / or shift work to support business operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Technical Field. 2-4 years related experience, or in lieu of Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3-6 years relevant experience is required. Ability to build a high level or detailed estimate from a Project Diagram, detailed design or verbal scope of work. Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management. Strong understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the electric and gas, distribution, transmission, and substation areas. General proficiency in standard software applications, specialized business technologies and applications to retrieve and analyze data in support of business needs. Ability to provide detailed analysis and apply managerial accounting concepts, customer intelligence gathering, forecasting, staff planning, scheduling, analytical and statistical problem solving, financial, accounting, business and budget analysis. Advanced analytical skills for project evaluation including analysis of projects with economic, financial, risk and decision analysis. Ability to quickly estimate several scenarios to determine least cost technical solution. Customer driven with excellent oral and written communications skills and general analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with some relevant post-undergraduate coursework. 2-4 years estimating experience in electric / gas transmission, distribution, and substation or construction industry. Knowledge of or experience with estimating software.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors : $71,200 / Yr. $97,900 / Yr. Annual Bonus for eligible positions : 10% 401(k) match and annual company contribution Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding / primary caregiver leave or parental leave Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement Referral bonus program And much more