Sr Cost Estimator

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with strategic thinking, and interested in giving your full potential to this small business, this position may be for you. We are a socially and environmentally responsible company. Our commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion is part of our personality.

We are looking for a highly qualified, proactive, adaptable, and motivated Sr Cost Estimator with 10 years of experience overseeing multiple complex projects in the electric utility industry, with a proven record of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Lead or oversee the development and maintenance of detailed cost estimates for major and/or multi-year projects, including scope take-off, estimating labor, materials, contracts, indirect costs, and allowances. Maintain and reconcile various versions of cost estimates.
• Review processes to ensure cost estimates are accurate and structured to meet project or program requirements (e.g., work breakdown structure, property records, jurisdictional splits, and cost elements).
• Provide consultation or expert advice on complex matters, best practices, and data analysis in cost estimating (e.g., unit pricing, market trends, economic feasibility).
• Perform complex analytics and prepare presentations of results, alternatives, and recommendations to support decision-making, manage project costs and schedules, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather data and maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead assignments or teams for the duration of projects.
• Prepare project control data requests and work papers for governance, audits, rate cases, and regulatory filings.
• Provide training to develop future project controls professionals.

• A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a 4-year college degree.
• 10+ years of experience in cost estimating and capital projects/construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project controls and cost estimating software.
• Preferred:
  Engineering or mathematical background.

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Adaptability
• Respect
• Proactivity

• Vacation: 10 days, accruing after 60 days of employment, increasing with tenure.
• Paid holidays:
  New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Retirement account
• Financial advisor
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, among others.
• Flexible work-from-home options available.