Sr. Project Estimator - Construction

Job Summary

• Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates.
• Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures.
• Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates.
• Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness.
• Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.
• Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing - Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy.
• Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules
• Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis.
• Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans.
• Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
• Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson learned and participating in after action reviews
• Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.
• Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.

• High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience; OR
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems; OR
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel
• A minimum of 5 years of direct estimating experience specifically aligned to the above areas
• 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)
• Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)
• Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.)
• Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software
• May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments.
• Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor walkdowns
• Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation.
• Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes.
• Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management.
• Strong construction/commercial project experience
• A local Estimator with Utility experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience within utilities, with a strong preference for electric utility projects
• Proven experience estimating large-dollar projects; exposure to multimilliondollar estimates is required
• Experience estimating electrical systems, including:
  
  • Underground and overhead systems
  • Transformer and inverter installations
  • Solar and renewable energy projects (preferred)