Cost Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Work collaboratively with project sponsors and stakeholder groups to gain a clear understanding of the project's scope.

• Employ a pre-existing parametric estimating tool to produce parametric estimates that meet AACE estimate class criteria for substation and utilities transmission initiatives based on the conceptual scope of work.

• Use available estimating templates to create assembly-level cost estimates derived from detailed scopes of work and 30-50% engineering designs.

• Facilitate the identification of necessary updates to the parametric estimating tool to present data in a more user-friendly format for future project scheduling and cost management.

• Leverage estimates versus actual cost comparisons from past projects to refresh and enhance cost data within the parametric estimating tool.

• Revise existing cost data in the parametric estimating tool to aid in structuring the enterprise estimating system and collaborate with developers for its implementation.

• Enhance the coordination of estimates to prevent duplication, improve accountability, and eliminate overlaps in estimate scope.

• Train estimators on updated tools, particularly for contracted estimators, and assist in formulating standard work instructions to standardize project scoping and estimating practices.

• Demonstrate the ability to utilize estimating software for generating cost estimates and navigate the QAQC process.

• Maintain flexibility to participate in client and company meetings as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in cost estimating, specifically in developing estimate packages for design and construction projects.

• Industry background in estimating construction projects for energy utilities and/or above/below grade civil estimating.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

• Well-versed in AACE Cost Engineering Practices and the TCM framework.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Estimating Systems such as Sage is advantageous.

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with industry standards, with no constraints for a qualified candidate.