Lead Cost Estimator - Substation & Transmission

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

Sargent and Lundyis looking for an individual who is capable of handling various roles in the project management field including cost estimating, project engineering, and scheduling and project controls. As a Cost Estimator, you will be assigned to work on transmission line and project activities associated with the following:

• Prepare detailed capital cost estimates using company tools, databases, and historical data
• Perform material quantity take-offs, labor pricing, and work with vendors to obtain material and equipment costing to support the development of construction cost estimates (rough-order-magnitude; conceptual; construction; fair-cost)
• Understand and apply appropriate mark‑ups and productivity factors as required
• Coordinate information flow and schedules with project team members to complete estimates on time
• Organize and input cost and quantity information into existing database
• Prepare cash flow, escalation, and interest calculations for estimates
• Develop Estimate Basis documents
• Coordinate with engineering to obtain and validate quantities, scope definitions, drawings, and equipment lists.
• Author and lead the development of engineering equipment lists and engineering studies and reports
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology
• Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles
• Assist project teams in reconciling estimates against budgets, bids, and actual costs, and provide variance explanations.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• 12+ years of experience in Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Must understand estimating functions from the conceptual design phase through the construction phase of a project
• Experience with engineering or construction oversight
• Skilled with Excel software and building moderately-complex spreadsheets
• Related engineering work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• A high school diploma or GED
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
• Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
• Familiarity with Primavera P6
• PMP Certification is a plus

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.

Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

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