Project Estimator/Engineer Sr
Overview Tekwissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the worldOur client is is a major investor-owned electric utility in the United States, delivering electricity to more than five million customers in statesOur client ranks among the nation's largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.
SThe client also owns the nation's largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile (3,000 km) network that includes 75 kilovolts ultra-high voltage transmission lines, more than all other U.
Stransmission systems combinedOur client's utility units operate as our company Ohio, our company Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana and east Texas)Our client's headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio Job Title:
Project Estimator/Engineer Sr Location:
Tulsa, OK, 74119 Duration:
12 Months Job Type:
Contract Work Type:
Remote Job Description Purpose:
Electrical/Civil/Transmission Line estimating experience and background.
This contractor will be doing predominately telecommunications estimates with additional estimating in substation and transmission line.
Experience Must have relevant experience in engineering or construction management.
Preferred candidates will have relevant experience in electrical utility sector, either worked directly or indirectly for an electrical utility.
Under some supervision, responsible for performing highly technical estimating evaluations for complex projects and outage activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
This group is responsible for ensuring compliance to defined project estimating and scope control procedures; establishing the process of gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build master estimating cost models and databases; mentor and train the organization on proper development of project estimates; and developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency.
Work with project stakeholders (i.
e.
project management, engineering, planning, contractors, etc.
) to develop, implement and continuously improve estimating and scope change management processes.
Essential Job Functions & Tasks Develop or oversee the development of conceptual estimates for assigned projects; support the planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates; and collect and analyse close out benchmarking data.
Interface with engineering, outage planning, project management, construction, plant personnel and project controls-scheduling to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up (if necessary) estimate efforts.
This includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements.
Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk based contingency; monitor labour market trends; work closely with procurement to track equipment pricing trends; develop and analyse historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives when appropriate.
Implement policies and procedures defined in project estimating methods developed by the controls group for the long-range planning and capital development process; develop and maintain standardized processes and procedures for estimating; review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness; work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labour and material estimates.
Provide advanced technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications, and resolution of estimate issues.
Plan, instruct, and/or coordinate the training and development of estimating employees, as required.
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related field of study.
PLUS, a minimum of four (4) years of experience in power generation and/or transmission system estimating, engineering, design or construction execution; experience with estimating software packages preferred; experience with Primavera a plus; strong knowledge of current market pricing trends and construction execution for capital projects required; strong communication skills required.
Additional Requirements Develop and demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.
Develop and demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
Develop and demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the engineering & design, procurement, contracting, estimating, construction and startup procedures and processes.
Develop and demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities skills.
Support the organization of project activities, delegate project task assignments, set team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables and hold team members accountable.
Develop and demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the right thing for the company.
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of scope management.
Assist with the evaluation and determination of the skill sets and capabilities of team members then provide recommendations to ensure project success.
Possess high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies.
Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.
Develop and demonstrate ability to maintain a professional working atmosphere.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization.
Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients.
Were founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.
Our global footprint covers six countries:
United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines.
This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.
TekWissen is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.
Recommended Skills Change Management Commercial Awareness Communication Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Construction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
SThe client also owns the nation's largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile (3,000 km) network that includes 75 kilovolts ultra-high voltage transmission lines, more than all other U.
Stransmission systems combinedOur client's utility units operate as our company Ohio, our company Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana and east Texas)Our client's headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio Job Title:
Project Estimator/Engineer Sr Location:
Tulsa, OK, 74119 Duration:
12 Months Job Type:
Contract Work Type:
Remote Job Description Purpose:
Electrical/Civil/Transmission Line estimating experience and background.
This contractor will be doing predominately telecommunications estimates with additional estimating in substation and transmission line.
Experience Must have relevant experience in engineering or construction management.
Preferred candidates will have relevant experience in electrical utility sector, either worked directly or indirectly for an electrical utility.
Under some supervision, responsible for performing highly technical estimating evaluations for complex projects and outage activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
This group is responsible for ensuring compliance to defined project estimating and scope control procedures; establishing the process of gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build master estimating cost models and databases; mentor and train the organization on proper development of project estimates; and developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency.
Work with project stakeholders (i.
e.
project management, engineering, planning, contractors, etc.
) to develop, implement and continuously improve estimating and scope change management processes.
Essential Job Functions & Tasks Develop or oversee the development of conceptual estimates for assigned projects; support the planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates; and collect and analyse close out benchmarking data.
Interface with engineering, outage planning, project management, construction, plant personnel and project controls-scheduling to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up (if necessary) estimate efforts.
This includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements.
Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk based contingency; monitor labour market trends; work closely with procurement to track equipment pricing trends; develop and analyse historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives when appropriate.
Implement policies and procedures defined in project estimating methods developed by the controls group for the long-range planning and capital development process; develop and maintain standardized processes and procedures for estimating; review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness; work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labour and material estimates.
Provide advanced technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications, and resolution of estimate issues.
Plan, instruct, and/or coordinate the training and development of estimating employees, as required.
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related field of study.
PLUS, a minimum of four (4) years of experience in power generation and/or transmission system estimating, engineering, design or construction execution; experience with estimating software packages preferred; experience with Primavera a plus; strong knowledge of current market pricing trends and construction execution for capital projects required; strong communication skills required.
Additional Requirements Develop and demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.
Develop and demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
Develop and demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the engineering & design, procurement, contracting, estimating, construction and startup procedures and processes.
Develop and demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities skills.
Support the organization of project activities, delegate project task assignments, set team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables and hold team members accountable.
Develop and demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the right thing for the company.
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of scope management.
Assist with the evaluation and determination of the skill sets and capabilities of team members then provide recommendations to ensure project success.
Possess high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies.
Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.
Develop and demonstrate ability to maintain a professional working atmosphere.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization.
Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients.
Were founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.
Our global footprint covers six countries:
United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines.
This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.
TekWissen is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.
Recommended Skills Change Management Commercial Awareness Communication Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Construction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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