Senior Project Controls Estimator
Senior Project Controls Estimator
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$ 82800 - 117600
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Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the development and ongoing support of an estimating process/system for the Engineering and Construction Department. The position will also support the rollout of this process and support the development of projects estimates for the upgrade and maintenance of our assets.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for development of standard and efficient processes including creating estimating databases and templates for integration into project plans. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and imparts technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extensions of theories precepts and practices of the field.
Responsible to work with Project team to review and refine project estimates for multiple complex projects. Works to standardize initial development efforts for the ongoing estimating process by self and others including working as a fully competent estimator in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignment.
Maintains a thorough current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in cost estimating. Is technically knowledgeable in specific areas of responsibility to the degree of preparing and providing training for other project personnel. Responsible for developing and maintaining a historical database that utilizes current industries best practices work management systems and actual cost & productivity data from our current set of completed projects
Competent with cost estimating software applications and standard server software applications such as e-mail spreadsheet word processing database etc. Possesses the capability to impart this knowledge to other estimators and project team.
Develop and maintain metrics and analytics for estimating to support continuous improvement of the process
Develop Estimating work instructions procedures and policies.
Minimum Requirements
Technical Construction or Financial Bachelors Degree or 5 years of relevant experience required.
Must have 5 to 10 years of experience in cost estimating and reporting in the engineering/construction industry.
Occasional periods of work entailing travel.
May be required to work in an office as well as an industrial environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of estimating methods for complex projects.
Proficient in standard server software applications such as spreadsheets databases cost estimating software applications Reporting tools and Work Mgmt. Systems.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in the energy industry.
Experience with scheduling software.
Experience with InEight
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82800.00 to $117600.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
