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Utility Estimator

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Posted: 10/30/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Controls Job Number: 625147 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Pay: $58-68/hr
Overview:

Support and contribute to the development of Phase 1, 2, and 3 project cost estimates in WBS format with all required assumptions that support development of current and LRP budgets.
  • Prepare standard WBS estimates and assumptions with documentation of confidence factors ranging from study to construction phases of project.
  • Conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, and other estimate-related financial and implementation analysis.
  • Track, maintain, analyze and provide current estimating information on scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Prepare, update and maintain standard material and labor unit costs to support estimate creation and database updates.
  • Update estimates for each phase approval with current documentation and meeting information.
  • Conduct estimate peer reviews prior to estimate issuance.
  • Perform engineering drawing reviews, general analysis and prepare reports to support business operations.
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure that estimates are properly understood

Top 3 skills
  1. High voltage electrical experience
  2. Ability to read and analyze blueprints & project diagrams
  3. Strong communication skills

Qualifications:
  • Background in either high voltage electrical work, or in civil and construction work
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • Any experience with estimating software such as InEight Estimate, WinEst, Sage Timberline, or other estimating software.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 4-7 years or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-10 years of relevant project management or related experience

Soft Skills:
  • Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multitask environment.
  • Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills.
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