Project Estimator - Project Estimator Principle - Transmission Estimating Department

Job Summary

Location:

3 Locations (Roanoke or New Albany office). This onsite position involves performing highly technical estimates for transmission line and substation projects.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees… We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

What You’ll Do:

• Perform highly technical estimates for transmission line and substation projects in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
• Comply with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gather and integrate estimate and cost information to build and update master estimating cost models and databases.
• Develop criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency.
• Work with project stakeholders (project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates; collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in the development of the detailed project scope of work; 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.
• Provide recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups regarding estimate approach and input requirements.
• 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 technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach, assumptions, qualifications and resolution of estimate issues.
• Assist with maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company’s Corporate Compliance Policy.

Estimator (SG-6): $73,828 - $92,284

Estimator Sr (SG-7): $86,783 - $108,840

Estimator Prin (SG-8): $98,032 - $127,439

Estimator (SG-6)

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field plus at least one year of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.
• or Associate’s Degree in related field plus three years experience.

Estimator Sr (SG-7)

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years experience.
• or Associate’s Degree plus six years experience.

Estimator Prin (SG-8)

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least six years experience.
• or Associate’s Degree plus eight years experience.

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.
• Demonstrate high confidence in leading team and projects to successful conclusion.
• Outstanding communication skills with all stakeholders.
• Economic and business acumen with understanding of engineering, procurement, contracting, estimating, construction and test & checkout procedures.
• Strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities.
• Conflict management skills to resolve disputes and maximize synergies.
• Understanding of scope management.
• Accountability for project assignments.
• Organize project activities, delegate tasks, set team requirements and expectations, hold team accountable.
• Assess skill sets and capabilities needed of team members.
• High proficiency in construction methodologies.
• May require extended hours to meet project requirements and schedules.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere.

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well‑being of our employees.

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary work, requiring occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and otherwise sedentary activities.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruiting, hiring, upgrading, promotion, and all other employment actions, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.