Cost Estimator

Overview

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Cost Estimator for the Strategic Program Consulting team within Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions division. This position supports electric utility customers across the US. The role is contingent on a contract win, which is anticipated to be awarded to Leidos in the near future.

Project Estimating plays a critical role in shaping short and long term capital budgets for electric utilities. The estimator will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and other departments to develop detailed, defensible estimates using nationally recognized estimating techniques. The Estimator will prepare accurate and timely construction estimates for large-scale and complex electric utility Transmission and Substation projects across the client service territory.

Estimates cover all aspects of a project, including scoping, materials, engineering, permitting, environmental compliance, construction, labor, equipment, and right-of-way. The Estimator will be part of a larger estimating team that supports project teams including a Project Manager, construction resources, project scheduler, and engineering. Engineering provides design and costs;
Construction provides feedback and costs; the scheduler creates the schedule; the Estimator consolidates information into the estimate. The Estimator will be supported by a multidisciplinary Leidos team to create and maintain estimating tools for costs, resources, and materials.

• Create, test, and maintain assemblies and models in InEight Construction Estimating Software.
• Prepare accurate and timely construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual agreements, materials, permitting, environmental considerations, construction labor, schedules, and equipment. Incorporate understanding of the utility industry into complex estimates.
• Analyze key themes and trends to ensure factors are properly considered, priced, and included in the project estimate.
• Assess risk for large capital projects and apply contingency; develop and apply risk registers, quantitative risk assessments, and/or Monte Carlo simulations as appropriate.
• Revise and update estimating system software databases to support storage and retrieval of estimating information and improve efficiency and operability.
• Monitor year-over-year accuracy of estimated costs and challenge business processes to ensure regulatory compliance and project delivery on budget. Conduct planned versus actual evaluations at project completions and develop improvement plans based on findings.
• Work independently to manage schedule and workload to meet need dates.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field plus 3 years of relevant estimating experience, OR an Associate Degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree; 10+ years of relevant work experience and training may be considered without an Associate's degree.
• Proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to work with engineers and operations during all project phases.
• Knowledge of planning, design, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to work and interact with various team members during all project phases.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.

• Experience in Utility Project Management, Engineering, Risk Management, and/or utility Estimating.
• Professional Estimator Certification in AACE International, ICEAA, or ASPE.
• 5+ years of estimating or relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles.
• Experience managing unit cost libraries in professional estimating software.
• Knowledge of InEight or other estimating software applications.
• Significant portfolio of completed engineering and/or construction estimates with documented success.
• Experience working on Electric Utility projects.

• This role has remote working capabilities, but remote estimators must be able and willing to travel to Amarillo, TX for training and other visits as needed. Travel is expected to be around 20% of the time or less; travel may also include the Denver, Colorado area.
• Estimators must be willing to obtain a professional estimating certificate if/when required by our utility client.

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For U.S. positions, Leidos reasonably anticipates the job requisition will remain open for a minimum period as posted. Pay range: $73,450.00 - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Offers consider responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities,…