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Consumers Energy · 2 days ago

Senior Cost Estimator

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$50/hr - $60/hr

8+ years exp

Consumers Energy is an American energy company based in Jackson, Michigan. They are seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to prepare complete estimates for assigned projects, utilizing industry standards and estimating guides while coordinating estimating efforts relevant to specific bids or projects.

Utilities

Hiring Manager

Mary Brown

Responsibilities

Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity and many types of contracts, either directly or through subordinate personnel

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required

Develop pricing utilizing industry standard guidelines and estimating guides

Prepare quantity takeoff and daily utilization of software tools

Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work

Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned

Utilization of the Cost Estimating software with mentoring from Sr. Estimator(s)

Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures and provide assistance to Sr Estimator to incorporate into cost database

Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility

Estimates should be broken into WBS structure by material, Labor and Equipment

Utilize estimating standards for mark-up, contingency and other percentages of construction

Qualification

Cost EstimatingConstruction KnowledgeEstimating TechniquesMicrosoft ExcelAACE CertificationSoft Skills

Required

Background in Estimating with prior knowledge of construction as part of the background

Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential

Proficiency in Microsoft Products including Excel

Disciplines of Estimating required: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Pipeline, Storage, M&R

AACE recognition as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) with 8 years industry experience or 4 years of related experience and 4 years of industry related college degree

Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential

Minimum, 1-2 years of construction cost estimating working experience