Our client, a major utility company, is looking to add some Estimators to their IT project team.

These contract positions (possibility of extension or direct hire for the right candidate) offer a starting pay rate of $69/hour (benefits are available).

These positions will be working a Hybrid schedule (up to 3 days/week in the office).

Job Summary

The IT Estimator:

• Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible.

• Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, for the Project Controls organization, to support efficient development, management and control of project estimating/scheduling.

• Coaches, mentors, trains and provides oversight of project estimators in estimating/ tools, techniques and processes. This is an individual contributor job.

• Leads, develops and provides analysis of project estimates Ensures the credibility of the information contained in the Project cost loaded schedules. 

• Work with Project Manager and or IT delivery lead to monitor and update the cost forecast sheet for upcoming spends

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Business Administration or a related field - Required
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role - Required
• Estimator - 4+ years of experience in Information Technology estimating on large projects - Strongly Preferred
• Expert knowledge in design, construction, program estimating. This includes developing various levels of cost estimate classifications (ROM, conceptual, parametric, definitive, etc.), financial and economic estimating and analysis, establishment of contingencies based on type of estimate and risk models.
• Support Project team in developing cost/estimates of identified risks and advise Project Manager and Financial Analyst in timely release of contingency for risks that are mitigated
• Understanding of estimating models, techniques and methods, estimating quality and accuracy analysis, estimating strategy and estimating optimization (creating estimating models, simulations and sensitivity analysis), life cycle costing, budgeting, cash flow and forecasting, developing estimate basis, understanding of market conditions and how they affect estimates.
• Expert knowledge in cost elements, cost dimensions, cost classifications, cost types (material, equipment, labor, overhead and profit), subcontract and purchased costs, pricing strategies, development of code of accounts, quantification, estimating factors, ratios and indices, product and project costs.
• Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, positive outcomes.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and project management software applications sufficient to apply/support them with minimal instruction or guidance; this level of proficiency is typically attainable through 3-plus year(s) of substantive experience with the application
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.