Cost Estimator

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Power the Future with PGE.   Join our Project Controls Estimation team and play a vital role in delivering the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and powered. As an Estimator,   you'll   collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to develop   accurate   cost estimates, support project planning and budgeting, and help drive the successful delivery of critical transmission, distribution, and generation projects. Whether   you're   launching your estimating career or bringing years of industry experience,   you'll   have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, solve complex challenges, and grow your career with a company committed to innovation, safety, and   reliability.   We're   hiring for a position open to both Associate Estimator (P2) and Estimator (P3) candidates.   The level will be   determined   based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills during the interview process.      Key Responsibilities   Associate Estimator (P2)   • Project Development   Supports project manager (PM) and other project personnel in all phases of small- to medium-scale capital or operations and maintenance projects OR supports senior estimators in large scale capital, operations and maintenance or construction projects; contributes to planning for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within schedule and cost. Manages all aspects of estimate development, including scope, schedule, cost,   safety   and quality, OR manages estimate development for specific phases or elements of large-scale projects; receives guidance and direction as requested from senior estimators on complex problems or situations.   Ensures   decisions result in a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable project. Compiles and provides data used to evaluate and forecast project costs;   develops   additional   resource forecasting documents used to outline resource needs.   Assists   with subcontractor evaluations,   clarifications   and pricing schedules. Prepares requests for proposals for subcontracted scopes of work.   • Develop Requirements   Assists project team in   scoping of   projects for engineering,   construction   and contractual requirements; gathers and analyzes proposals, drawings,   specifications   and related documents to   identify   labor,   material   and time requirements.   • Prepare Estimates   Works directly with engineers/project managers during all phases or assigned phases of projects to produce cost estimates, including during   the preliminary, conceptual, 25-to-75-percent,   prebid / preconstruction   and change order phases. Computes costs by analyzing labor,   material   and time requirements; prepares estimates by performing takeoffs and calculating projected costs; prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors; consults with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction   foremen   to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.   • Budget Development   Provides first-level classification of generating plant projects as capital or maintenance expenditure and the level of estimating/budgeting effort   required . Supports the development of capital and major maintenance job budget; analyzes,   edits   and revises specific job budget requests; supports development of budgeting database. Provides budget analysts with forecasting   detail   and monthly variance explanations.   • Financial Analysis and Control   Analyzes financial reports and data to support cost-control programs;   identifies   variances, analyzes   trends   and prepares forecasts; makes recommendations to management and project engineers   regarding   job revisions and variances; researches and provides data to internal and external auditors as requested. Ensures departmentwide implementation of corporate and regulatory guidelines (APPDs, FERC).   • Estimating Database Management   Maintains and updates software and database resources with current costs of materials, labor,   equipment   and external contractor services.      Estimator (P3)   • Project Development   Supports project manager (PM) and other project personnel in all phases of medium- to large-scale capital and operations and maintenance or small- to medium-scale construction projects; contributes to planning for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within schedule and cost. Independently manages all aspects of estimate development, including scope, schedule, cost,   safety   and quality.   Ensures   decisions result in a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable project. Compiles and provides data used to evaluate and forecast project costs;   develops   additional   resource forecasting documents used to outline resource needs.   Assists   with subcontractor evaluations,   clarifications   and pricing schedules. Prepares requests for proposals for subcontracted scopes of work. Provides input and problem-solving guidance on   estimating to   junior estimating staff; recommends improvements in   methodology ,   tools   and practices.   • Develop Requirements   Assists project team in   scoping of   projects for engineering,   construction   and contractual requirements; gathers and analyzes proposals, drawings,   specifications   and related documents to   identify   labor,   material   and time requirements.   • Prepare Estimates   Works directly with engineers/project managers during all phases of projects to produce cost estimates, including during the preliminary, conceptual, 25-to-75-percent,   prebid / preconstruction   and change order phases. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements; prepares estimates by performing takeoffs, developing construction approach and calculating projected costs; prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors; consults with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.   • Budget Development   Provides first-level classification of generating plant projects as capital or maintenance expenditure and the level of estimating/budgeting effort   required . Supports the development of capital and major maintenance job budget; analyzes,   edits   and revises specific job budget requests; supports development of budgeting database. Provides budget analysts with forecasting   detail   and monthly variance explanations.   • Financial Analysis and Control   Analyzes financial reports and data to support cost-control programs;   identifies   variances, analyzes   trends   and prepares forecasts; makes recommendations to management and project engineers   regarding   job revisions and variances; researches and provides data to internal and external auditors as requested. Ensures departmentwide implementation of corporate and regulatory guidelines (APPDs, FERC).   • Estimating Database Management   Maintains and updates software and database resources with current costs of materials, labor,   equipment   and external contractor services.      Education / Experience / Certifications   Education   • Associate Estimator (P2) & Estimator (P3):   Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering management/technology, engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.    Experience   • Associate Estimator (P2)   Typically two or more years in construction and cost estimation for all types of construction projects with electrical,   mechanical   and civil components or a related field.    • Estimator (P3)   Typically five or more years in construction and cost estimation for all types of construction projects with electrical,   mechanical   and civil components or a related field.      Minimum   Competencies   Functional Competencies   Associate Estimator (P2)   • Working knowledge of estimating techniques, cost   control   and general profit/loss terms    • Working knowledge of project management methods and concepts    • Working knowledge of project sequencing for placement of major equipment from early design through permitting    • Working knowledge of scheduling and database computer software and applications    • Intermediate knowledge of company standards, tariffs, policies,   codes   and jurisdictional requirements    • Working knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices    • Working knowledge of PGE's electrical system    • Working knowledge of NESC and NEC    • Working knowledge of engineering concepts,   principles   and terminology    • Working knowledge of project cost-control principles and construction job costing    • Working ability to plan, estimate and manage multiple projects    • Working ability to review design drawings and engineering project scope    • Working skills in Microsoft Office and applicable BIM/CAD software    Estimator (P3)   • Intermediate knowledge of estimating techniques, cost   control   and general profit/loss terms    • Intermediate knowledge of project management methods and concepts    • Intermediate knowledge of project sequencing for placement of major equipment from early design through permitting    • Intermediate knowledge of scheduling and database computer software and applications    • Intermediate knowledge of company standards, tariffs, policies,   codes   and jurisdictional requirements    • Working knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices    • Working knowledge of PGE's electrical system    • Working knowledge of NESC and NEC    • Working knowledge of engineering concepts,   principles   and terminology    • Advanced knowledge of project cost-control principles and construction job costing    • Advanced ability to effectively plan, estimate and manage multiple projects    • Advanced ability to review and interpret detailed design drawings and engineering project scope    • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and applicable BIM/CAD software    General Competencies   Associate Estimator (P2)   • Working analytical thinking skills    • Working business process interrelationship skills    • Working conflict management skills    • Working decision-making skills    • Working enterprise/business awareness skills    • Working influence skills    • Working interpersonal skills    • Working negotiation skills    • Working problem-solving skills    • Working written/oral communication skills    Estimator (P3)   • Advanced analytical thinking skills    • Advanced business process interrelationship skills    • Advanced conflict management skills    • Advanced decision-making skills    • Advanced enterprise/business awareness skills    • Advanced influence skills    • Intermediate interpersonal skills    • Intermediate negotiation skills    • Advanced problem-solving skills    • Intermediate written/oral comm