Cost Controller jobs at Jacobs in United States, Denver

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner and developer of estimating tool kits and cost models for water/wastewater O&M projects
• Produce comprehensive estimating plans for pursuit opportunities
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for water and wastewater O&M projects, including detailed analysis of the "big five" cost categories: people/staffing, power, chemicals, maintenance, and
• sludge/residuals management
• Review and interpret solicitation documents, including RFPs, draft service agreements, and contracts to ensure accurate estimate development
• Create "apples to apples" comparisons between incumbent operating costs and proposed costs, requiring thorough review of existing agreements and financial information
• Develop innovative approaches to operations and maintenance with a focus on cost efficiency ("build the better mouth strap")
• Identify risk areas in estimate development and participate in mitigation planning
• Organize and structure effective meetings with pursuit teams to gather information and present findings
• Produce effective PowerPoint presentations that summarize cost, price, and risk assessments for senior leadership
• Demonstrate knowledge of the competitive market space, including bidding strategies and common win themes
• Ensure consistency between project estimates, project breakdown frameworks, and project schedules
• Estimate costs and cumulative impacts of proposed design or construction changes
• Support procurement by analyzing subcontractor pricing to determine fair and reasonable costs
• Collaborate with business group managers, principal estimators, project/construction managers, and project teams
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards to estimate development
• Research and analyze market trends affecting operational costs in the water/wastewater sector
• Present and defend estimates to internal stakeholders and clients
• Mentor junior estimators and share technical knowledge

*Our ideal candidate is someone that is either a current/former O&M estimator, a current/former project manager or above (area/geographic manager), or an O&M/ technical/ Operations Specialist who has extensive experience supporting O&M projects.

• Perform client management, interfacing, updates, and presentations at all levels of management
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure complete awareness of project cost, risks, and provide alternative strategies for mitigation/opportunities
• Perform controls for the Program and all associated projects
• Manage the overall project or program cost controls and reporting function
• Interface with other project team members, including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Office Planning, IT, Accounting, Economics and Finance, Tax, Contracts, and Legal, to facilitate compliance with execution strategy and objectives with cost efficiency
• Provide status reports and related project reporting analyses to company and client management
• Identify problems and coordinate with the project team to correct them
• Ensure work is being coordinated between other departments and offices to meet project cost requirements
• Prepare various project cost controls plans and reports, financial summaries, and related activities for project management on assigned projects
• Manage work processes and procedures for cost management
• Evaluate projects at each stage of development to ensure cost and financial activities of the project team, including ensuring client/contractual obligations have been met
• Review contract drafts and related terms & conditions to ensure they meet project cost controls requirements

As a Senior Cost Estimator for Electric Transmission, you will be responsible for developing and managing cost estimates for electric transmission projects. This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing project costs, and providing cost-related insights to support project planning and execution. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive cost assessments. A key focus will be on competitive transmission solicitations, ensuring that cost estimates are competitive and align with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for multiple concurrent electric transmission projects, including new construction, upgrades, and maintenance of transmission lines, substations, and converter stations.
• Lead cost estimation efforts for competitive transmission solicitations, ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and compliant with solicitation requirements.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, financial modeling, supply chain, and procurement teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on project scope and cost estimates. Work within existing processes to procure resources as needed.
• Identify potential cost risks and develop mitigation strategies to manage cost uncertainties.
• Prepare and present cost reports, summaries, and analyses to project teams and senior management, maintaining cost metrics.
• Stay updated with industry trends, cost estimation methodologies, and best practices to continuously improve the accuracy and efficiency of cost estimation processes.

Perform client management, interfacing, updates, and presentations at all levels of management

Partner with Project Managers to ensure complete awareness of project cost, risks, and provide alternative strategies for mitigation/opportunities

Perform controls for the Program and all associated projects

Manage the overall project or program cost controls and reporting function

Ensure work is being coordinated between other departments and offices to meet project cost requirements

Prepare various project cost controls plans and reports, financial summaries, and related activities for project management on assigned projects

Manage work processes and procedures for cost management