Sr. Project Estimator
- Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
- Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates.
- Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures.
- Discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes.
- Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job
- Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates.
- Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates.
- Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness.
- Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.
- Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing
- Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy.
- Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules
- Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review,
- and claim analysis.
- Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans.
- Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
- Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lessons learned and participating in after action reviews
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job relevant experience
- High School or GED, and 10+ years of job-relevant experience.
- Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job relevant experience.
- Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.
- Flexibility and the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.
- Advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel
- 4+ years of engineering experience/background in estimating on large construction projects, preferably Gas, Renewables (Pipelines, Solar, Batteries, etc.)
- Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, construction, commissioning, etc.)
- Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take-off, or any other estimating software
- May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments.
- Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor walkdowns
- Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation.
- Written and verbal communication and advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects and research and engage in persuasive written and verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
- Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes.
- Working knowledge of financial and economic analysis, project and risk management.
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