Sr Project Controls Estimator - Utility or Construction

Utilizing industry best practices, prepare bottoms up cost estimates for Substation, Transmission, Distribution and Gas projects. Perform field walk downs with Project Team to identify potential cost bearing issues at the project site which will impact the detailed estimate. Utilize most detailed documentation available per each phase of the project estimate (phase 1, 2 and
3) for continuous refinement of expected project costs. Develop and organize estimates and analysis for both internal and external use. Perform analysis of project actuals against latest estimates and incorporate results into estimating methodology to ensure continuous improvement of estimate accuracy. Contribute to the development of short-term and long-range business planning. Provide detailed process and cash flow based on estimate assumptions to aid in the development of the project baseline.

Provide analytical and operational support to the business unit. Research and provide statistical estimate and performance information. Manage estimating queue to ensure meeting estimating deadlines. Maintain and update labor and material cost / unit price database utilized for project estimate creation.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

• Support and contribute to the development of Phase 1, 2, and 3 project cost estimates in WBS format with all required assumptions that support development of current and LRP budgets. Prepare standard WBS estimates and assumptions with documentation of confidence factors ranging from study to construction phases of project. Direct impact on budget is substantial. This position has a direct impact on the Company's performance regarding capital spend LRP
• Conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, and other estimate-related financial and implementation analysis. Track, maintain, analyze and provide current estimating information on scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare, update and maintain standard material and labor unit costs to support estimate creation and database updates.
• Develop unit cost and parametric estimate range for standard scope of work. Continuously analyze and update parametric values reflecting current trends and costs.
• Update estimates for each phase approval with current documentation and meeting information. Conduct estimate peer reviews prior to estimate issuance. Perform engineering drawing reviews, general analysis and prepare reports to support business operations.
• Work with Project Managers to ensure that estimates are properly understood, challenged and reviewed. Prepare for and facilitate estimate challenge meetings with all stakeholders (Planning, Engineering, Project Manager, Construction Manager, etc.) to ensure that all stakeholders have had an opportunity to provide critical feedback. Strong understanding of utility operations including Transmission, Gas, Substation and Electrical Distribution. Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings, problem solve and drive to resolution.
  
  Ability to handle conflict. Interfaces as required with category owners, resource management and financial management.
• Prepare for and facilitate contractor estimate (or bid) challenge meetings. Prepare side by side analysis of estimates upon request to provide lessons learned, variance analysis and to generate parametric values.

• This is an individual contributor position that woks under general supervision and frequently performs non-routine work. This position is expected to resolve most questions and problems through interaction with internal and/or external stakeholders, executives, directors, managers, and staff across the organization, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. The position regularly mentors less experienced colleagues.
• May require working extended hours and/or shift work to support business operations.

• Academic/Formal Training:
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Financial or Technical Field.
• Job Related/
  
  Experience:
  
  4-7 years relevant experience, or in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 6-9 years relevant experience is required. Specialized Skills, Knowledge, License Requirements/Registrations, Etc.
• Ability to build a high level or detailed estimate from a Project Diagram, detailed design, or verbal Scope of Work
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
• Ability to facilitate project meetings with all stakeholders in office or field environment to develop a project estimate
• Strong understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the electric and gas, distribution, transmission, and substation areas
• Produce detailed total project estimates with an expected accuracy range of +/-10% of the actual cost of the completed work for a phase 3 estimate
• Produce detailed total project estimates with an expected accuracy range of +/-10% of the actual…