Portfolio Mgmt Office - Estimator Staff

Estimator Senior/Staff EDUCATION • Bachelors degree in in Construction or technical field. (Required) • Other : Senior- Without a degree 5 years' estimating experience or 5 years' experience in nuclear, project management, construction, modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, P6 scheduling and budgeting. (Required) Staff- Without a degree 8 years' estimating experience or 8 years' experience in nuclear, project management, construction, modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, P6 scheduling and budgeting. (Required) EXPERIENCE Senior- 5 Years + estimating experience or 5 years' experience in nuclear, chemical or petro-chem industry in construction, modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, P6 scheduling and budgeting. (Required)Staff- 8 Years + estimating experience or 8 years' experience in nuclear, chemical or petro-chem industry in construction, modifications or maintenance with knowledge of estimating including project costs, P6 scheduling and budgeting. (Required) LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS • PMP Certification preferred ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Senior ESTIMATOR: Prepare Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive cost estimates. Prepare economic cost studies and cash flows. • Develop estimates that will populate the Plant Investment Plan portfolio to ensure the station assets are maintained, reliability performance goals are achieved and opportunities for improving cost performance are implemented. • Develop and implement Plan Investment Plan processes , as assigned. • Maintain standards of wage rates, percentages, overheads, support, etc. between all estimates. Provide a detailed estimate with monthly cash flow for new emergent scope requiring current year funding. • Maintain accuracy between Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive estimates. • Determine labor and equipment costs. Perform material take-offs and systematically estimate costs involving: Fabrication and Field Construction by estimating materials, technical specs, work-hours, cost and any other job requirements for project. • Develop project estimates with Key Stakeholder buy-in for all projects to be reviewed by the Plant Investment Committee, monitor costs, and update estimates. • Provide estimate with monthly cash flow of strategic projects, i.e, development, walk downs, approvals, revisions and labor plans, for better predictable cost forecasts. • Develop and maintain project tracking milestones in P6 Staff ESTIMATOR: Prepare Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive cost estimates. Prepare economic cost studies and cash flows. • Develop estimates that will populate the Plant Investment Plan portfolio to ensure the station assets are maintained, reliability performance goals are achieved and opportunities for improving cost performance are implemented. • Develop and implement Plan Investment Plan processes , as assigned. • Maintain standards of wage rates, percentages, overheads, support, etc. between all estimates. Provide a detailed estimate with monthly cash flow for new emergent scope requiring current year funding. • Maintain accuracy between Conceptual, Indicative, Preliminary and Definitive estimates. • Determine labor and equipment costs. Perform material take-offs and systematically estimate costs involving: Fabrication and Field Construction by estimating materials, technical specs, work-hours, cost and any other job requirements for project. • Develop project estimates with Key Stakeholder buy-in for all projects to be reviewed by the RAM, monitor costs, and update estimates. • Provide estimate with monthly cash flow of strategic projects, i.e, development, walk downs, approvals, revisions and labor plans, for better predictable cost forecasts. Develop estimates on major capital and non PIP projects to support station needs. • Interface with the Supv and Project Management to get their support of the project budget. Oversee and organize training and guidance to Estimators in preparation of cost estimates using the required software and estimating tools. • Generate rough order of magnitude, conceptual, design development, and bid and construct estimates of probable cost for facility modifications, renovations, an new construction. • Evaluate contractor proposals for changes in project work in accordance with contract requirements and fair market values. • Provide input to and assist in the development of task estimates, schedules and budgets. • Investigate and analyze reported problems to determine causes and remedial/corrective actions to prevent recurrence; evaluate corrective actions proposed by others for appropriateness, applicability and technical adequacy. • Review scope of work documents and contractor implementation plans. Verify compliance with terms and conditions and technical contract audits. • Participate in presentation of estimates/proposals to management. Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks. Support Proj teams with scope dev, bid requirements, schedule of values and contractual language. Develop and maintain project tracking milestones in P6 OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES • Accept ERO position as needed. • Accept outage position as needed. SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access. • Ability to perform field walk downs of work activities in the plant. Ability to identify direct and support tasks necessary to successfully complete assigned project. • Ability to develop estimates and integrated activity schedules. Ability to monitor budget and schedule activities, as well as to identify unanticipated changes in the budget and schedule and the impact of these changes. • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to manage multiple project plans. Thorough knowledge of performance measurement techniques. Ability to provide feedback in scope and cost challenges. • Strong computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheet, database and scheduling software (Excel, P6 and WINEST). Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. • Ability to coordinate stakeholders' involvement to ensure project completion in a timely, quality and cost effective manner. Ability organize and conduct effective meetings regarding specific projects. WORKING CONDITIONS • Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed. • Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week. • Primarily office environment. Some trips to the plant which may include climbing. • Some travel may be required. • May be required to carry pager or cell phone. Posting closes July 11 2018