Sr Cost Estimator

Job DescriptionJob Description If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with strategic mind thinking, and interested in giving your full potential to this small business, this position may be for you. We are a social and environmental responsible Company. Our commitment to safety, diversity and is part of our personality. We are looking for highly qulified, proactive, adaptable and motivated  Sr Cost Estimator with 10 years of experience overseeing multiple complex projects in the electric utility industry with proven record of working independently with minimal supervision. 

Critical Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Leads or oversees the development and maintenance of detailed cost estimates for major and/or multi-year projects, including scope take-off, estimate labor, materials, contract, indirect, and allowances, and maintain (and reconcile) various versions of cost estimates 
• Leads review process to ensure cost estimates are accurate and structured in a manner that meets major and multi-year projects or program requirements (e.g., work breakdown structure, Continuous Property Records, FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits, and cost elements/drivers) 
• Provides consultation or expert advice on complex matters, best practices, and data analysis in areas of cost estimating (e.g. unit pricing, market trends, economic feasibility study) 
• Perform highly complex analytics and prepare and present results, alternatives, and recommendations to support business decisions, manage project costs and schedules, and mitigate potential risks 
• Collaborates with and obtains data/information from various project stakeholders; develops and maintains strong working relationships with team 
• Lead assignments or functional team for duration of the work 
• Lead or prepare project controls data request responses and work papers in supporting corporate/OU governance (e.g. Business Oversight Team and Capital Review Team), internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and any pertinent regulatory filings. 
• Provides training in areas of expertise to develop future project controls professionals. 

  Education 

• A combination of education, training, and experience, generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate 
• 10+ years  of experience in cost estimating and capital projects/construction 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software and Project Controls and Cost Estimating software 
• : Engineering background or Mathematical background 

 Skills 

• Teamwork 
• Leadership 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Adaptability 
• Respect 
• Proactive 

 Benefits:  ➢Vacation – 10 daysAfter 60 days of employment - employee starts accruing vacation (1 day/month) totaling 10 days/yr2nd year and thereafter – employee starts accruing 1 day every 5 weeks, totaling 10 days/yr ➢Paid Holidays•New Year's Day•Martin Luther King Day•Memorial Day•Independence Day (4th of July)•Labor Day•Thanksgiving Day•Christmas Day ➢Cellphone reimbursement ➢Retirement Account ➢Financial Advisor ➢Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more