Your impact
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.
