Intermittent Cost Estimator

Knowledge of electrical construction estimating typically acquired by a bachelor of science degree in a related field and 5+ years’ electrical construction estimating experience or 10+ years of electrical construction field experience.
Demonstrated competency with MS Excel required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Familiarity with NECA required.
Ability to work independently required.

Utilizes cost estimating software tools with proficiency.
Understands fundamentals of cost estimating theory and basic and advanced characteristics of a sound cost estimate.
With limited assistance re: subject scope, develops summary and detailed level cost estimates, produces a well-organized and complete model that accurately calculates project costs.
Reviews contract documents to gather cost obligations and specifications and applies their requirements to cost deliverables.
Understands and enforces the discipline around concepts of an original estimate, regular updates, and cost revisions.
Effectively gathers and incorporates progress data into a cost update.
Skillfully engages reluctant stakeholders to gather needed input.
With limited guidance, supports the development of what-if analyses.
Studies cost data to identify trends, notes anomalies for further review.
Skillfully identifies likely causes of cost variances, identifies strategies to obfuscate the actual drivers of project cost performance.
Applies target estimates, identifies variances, and pinpoints progress, scope, or financial changes precipitating the change.
Summarizes major themes; with limited collaboration, develops insightful reports that effectively communicate the cost estimate status to cost analysts and non-cost analysts.
Other duties as assigned.

No preferred qualifications provided.