Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator) (800241)

Job Summary

• 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. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions

may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual

contributor job

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

- 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 lesson

learned and participating in after action reviews

- Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.

- Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.

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Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating

experience, or

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge /

capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in

estimating electrical systems . or

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge /

capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in

estimating electrical systems

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel

Other Qualifications Preferred

• 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating

labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects,

preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)

• Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)

• Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project

management, construction, commissioning, etc.)

• Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or

any other estimating software

Other Requirements

• 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 & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and

outside the Corporation.

• Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present

results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all

levels of the business unit.

• Analytical & 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 proje cts, yielding optimal