Duke Energy Corporation · 9 hours ago
Business & Technical Consultant OR Senior Business & Technical Consultant
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expDuke Energy Corporation is seeking a Senior Business & Technical Consultant to join their team. The role involves managing project estimates, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to best practices in project management and estimation.
Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify labor, equipment and time requirements by analyzing scope documents, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary raw materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope
Support the project development effort by developing estimates based on the team approved project scope and assist project sponsors with developing initial estimates to review alternatives for scope selection
Collaborate with project team members, including engineers, project managers, construction teams, supply chain personnel, vendors and contractors to refine estimates at all project stage gates to build positive working relationships and achieve estimate classes documented in the Transmission PM Procedure
Work with Project Managers and vendors to resolve estimate discrepancies, scrutinize change orders, and assist Contract Management with establishing pricing
Maintain currency of technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and networking with estimators in other business units
Lead data analysis and/or root cause investigation for estimate accuracy
Represent business operations needs to external vendors to resolve business issues
Support the development of the long-range and 5-year business plans, and budget for the department and assigned locations to ensure compliance with Company strategic plans
Ensures adherence to standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Information Technology, Communications OR other related degree AND 2 plus years related work experience
In lieu of degree(s) AND 2 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 4 plus year(s) related work experience
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Information Technology, Communications OR other related degree AND 3 plus years related work experience
In lieu of degree(s) AND 2 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 7 plus year(s) related work experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Technical Business Administration
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management
Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
In addition to desired degree, 4 plus years related work experience
Certified Cost Technician (CCT)
Experience in the utility industry
Behavioral Competencies, including: innovating change, collaborating and working with others, problem solving/decision making, delivering results
Familiar with T&D work processes
Proficient in project management theories and principles
Proficient in practices of planning, data analysis, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Excellent analytical, technical and communications skills
Skilled at working as part of a highly functional team in a collaborative, problem solving, self-directed environment
Keen attention to detail and focus on providing error free results
Skilled with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and previous experience using Enterprise Resource Planning systems, such as Maximo, Primavera and EcoSys
Display a professional and courteous behavior to co-workers, supervisors, customers and the general public
Strictly adhere to Duke Energy safety requirements and procedures
Understand construction methods, specifications, and materials utilized in the electric power industry
Adhere to standard estimating processes and procedures per AACE 18R-97 (Cost Estimate Classification System)
Very good written and oral communication skills
Very good problem solving and analysis skills
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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Steve Immel
VP Carolina Coal Generation
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