Project Controls Estimator I Hybrid

PM2CM; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company is seeking a Project Controls Advisor to consolidate scope and cost for large-scale projects. Responsibilities include analyzing cost estimates, preparing scope take-offs, and conducting variance analysis. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least one year of construction industry experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills are essential for this hybrid-remote role based in Los Angeles County, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year construction industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Ability to visualize the finished grade production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to consolidate scope and cost for projects.
• Analyze cost estimates and verify alignment with historical benchmarks.
• Prepare scope take-off based on specifications and drawings.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Understanding of civil engineering principles

Proficient in AutoCAD

Ability to read engineering plans

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Cost Estimating Tools (SCMT, InEight)

Job description

Overview

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company dedicated to providing Program and Project Management, Construction Management and Project Controls services during the design and construction phase of projects. Our core expertise is in Project Controls which includes Scheduling, Cost Controls, Document Management and Controls, Budget tracking and monitoring, Estimating, Risk Analysis, Claims avoidance and Mitigation, Change Management and Earned Value Management.

PM2CM is willing to consider sponsorship for TN visa.

The position is located in Los Angeles County, CA, USA. Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field).

Responsibilities

• The Project Controls Advisor leads the effort to consolidate scope and cost for projects ranging from approximately $25M to $1B+. This role will ensure projects follow the governance process and assist the Project Manager with receiving executive approval for projects throughout their lifecycle.
• In addition to aggregating and reporting on estimated project costs, the advisor will develop responses to regulatory and legal data requests as it pertains to the estimated costs.
• The advisor will be a subject matter expert on project estimation and aggregation methodology, including risk and contingency application.
• Work with Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Finance, Law, Regulatory, and others to:
• Plan, schedule, and manage the process for gathering scope and cost for project aggregations at each stage gate from all disciplines.
• Analyze cost estimates to verify that they are in-line with historical benchmarks for projects with comparable scope. Investigate rationale and drivers for estimates that are out-of-line with historical costs or expectations with estimators from functional groups.
• Manage supporting documentation for stage gate updates and regulatory filings.
• Peer review project aggregations. Operate with minimal supervision.
• Develop Cost Estimates for new Transmission & Distribution Substations, Rebuild/Expansion of Substations, Major Equipment Replacements, Protection Upgrades/SA3, and new Customer Substations.
• Prepare scope take-off based on Design Specification, Meeting Minutes/Scope of Work, and Electrical & Civil drawings.
• Estimate material & labor costs applied estimating standards for direct & indirect costs and prepare estimates into Cost Estimating Tools i.e., SCMT and InEight.
• Collaborate among cross functional impacted stakeholders and utilized Engineering, Cost Estimating, Scheduling and Project Management knowledge to review cost estimates and obtain approvals.
• Perform detailed variance analysis for cost estimates at various stages of project life cycle. Prepare & updated estimates based on change requests for scope, cost & Schedule.
• Complete multiple peer reviews of Cost Estimates prepared by different Estimating team members to validate accuracy, scope, jurisdictional splits, and cost elements.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of one year construction industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (AutoCAD) and other design, data recording, and analysis software.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering plans and schematics, and soils reports.
• Capability to visualize the finished grade production.
• Knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMP).
• Understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings.
• Understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.