Trans Project Estimator Sr - Trans Project Estimator Prin

Job Summary

Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency;

working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in developing the detailed project scope of work, including for very complex projects
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates based on the approved scope of work
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify, initiate, scope, status and follow-up estimate efforts (if necessary)
• Provide recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements
• Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk‑based contingency
• Monitor labor market trends and work closely with Procurement and Transmission Performance Management to track equipment pricing trends
• Develop and analyze historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives when appropriate
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating; review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness
• Work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labor estimates
• Provide advanced technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications and resolution of estimate issues
• Provide lead estimating on unique, one‑of‑a‑kind estimate requests that may contain new technology work scope requiring additional research and creative approach
• Oversee, review and analyze estimates prepared for AEP by contractors
• Provide oversight on contract estimates to project managers and engineers with respect to basis of estimate, benchmarking, labor and equipment costs, unit rates, schedule, site conditions, removal and repair scope, and other costs and contingency
• Assist with maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data
• Mentor and develop less experienced Project Estimators
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy

• Trans Project Estimator Sr (SG‑007):
  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution; or Associate’s Degree plus six (6) years of experience in the same fields.
• Trans Project Estimator Prin (SG‑008):
  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience; or Associate’s Degree plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills
• Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management
• Demonstrate economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Test & Checkout procedures and processes
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment…