Project Estimator

Title: Sr. Project Estimator - Construction

Duration: Contract

Location: Detroit, MI

Shift: Hybrid

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 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.

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

• 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 projects, yielding optimal outcomes.

• Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.