Senior Cost Estimator

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholder groups to gain a comprehensive understanding of project scope.

• Leverage a pre-existing parametric estimating tool to produce estimates aligned with AACE estimate class requirements for substation and transmission projects based on the conceptual scope of work.

• Employ established estimating templates to create assembly-level cost estimates for projects based on detailed scope of work and 30-50% engineering design.

• Facilitate the identification of necessary updates to the parametric estimating tool to enhance data usability for future project scheduling and cost management.

• Use estimates versus actual cost comparisons from past projects to refresh and update 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, promote ownership, and eliminate overlaps in estimate scope.

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

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

• Maintain the flexibility to attend client and company meetings as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional cost estimating experience, specifically in developing estimate packages for design and construction projects.

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

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

• Knowledgeable in AACE Cost Engineering Practices and TCM framework.

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

• Familiarity with Enterprise Estimating Systems such as Sage is an advantage.

• Understanding of process improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma is a plus.

• Travel Requirements: less than 10% on-site.

🏝️ Benefits

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