Project Controls Estimator
Core
Prepare bottoms-up cost estimates for Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and Gas projects using industry best practices and detailed documentation.
Role type
Project Controls Estimator
Builds
Current and Long-Range Plan (LRP) budgets, project baselines, and parametric estimate ranges
Domain
Electric and gas utility infrastructure (Transmission, Distribution, Substation)
Required skills
Cost estimation, WBS development, variance analysis, parametric modeling, financial forecasting, engineering drawing interpretation, stakeholder management, Microsoft Excel, project management software
Preferred skills
High voltage electrical construction estimation, civil construction project estimation, specialized estimating software (WinEst, InEight, Asset Suite 8)
Responsibilities
Conduct field walk downs to identify cost-bearing issues; perform engineering drawing reviews and prepare reports; participate in estimate challenge meetings with stakeholders; update material and labor unit costs; analyze project actuals against estimates to improve accuracy.
Seniority
Mid-level Individual Contributor