Project Controls Estimator I

Role Overview

• The Project Controls Advisor leads the effort to consolidate scope and cost for projects ranging from ~$25M to $1B+.
• Ensure projects follow the governance process and assist the Project Manager with receiving executive approval for projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Aggregate and report on estimated project costs.
• Develop responses to regulatory and legal data requests as it pertains to estimated costs.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Finance, and Law.
• Plan, schedule, and manage the process for gathering scope and cost for project aggregations.
• Analyze cost estimates to verify alignment with historical benchmarks for comparable projects.
• Manage supporting documentation for stage gate updates and regulatory filings.
• Peer review project aggregations with minimal supervision.
• Develop Cost Estimates for various transmission and distribution projects.
• Prepare scope take-off based on design specifications, meeting minutes, and electrical & civil drawings.
• Estimate materials & labor costs and prepare estimates into Cost Estimating Tools.
• Collaborate among cross-functional impacted stakeholders to review cost estimates and obtain approvals.
• Perform detailed variance analysis for cost estimates at various stages of project life cycle.
• Complete multiple peer reviews of cost estimates prepared by different estimating team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year construction industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (AutoCAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering plans and schematics, and soils reports.
• Capability to visualize the finished grade production.
• Knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMP).
• Understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings.
• Understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Benefits

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or eq required.