Electrical Estimator; Utilities & Construction

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator), a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients! Duration: 12 months. Role Type: W2 contract engagement.

Schedule:

Onsite/Hybrid. This is a W2 contract opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 ONLY, NO C2C/No 1099 eligibility for this position.

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.

Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control:
This is an individual contributor job.

• 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; validate quantities and contractor/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.
• Provide expertise and develop methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates for the project controls organization to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of project plans.
• Ensure that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
• Participate 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 and the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.

• High School or GED, and 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel.

• 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 with intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software.

• 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 walk-downs.
• Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the Corporation.
• Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects and research, and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction at all levels of the business unit.
• Analytical and 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 results.