Hybrid Project Controls Cost Estimating Advisor

SCE; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a Project Controls Cost Estimating Advisor to support the TSPM organization within the Transmission & Distribution business unit. You will develop and maintain cost estimates for capital substation and bulk transmission projects, partnering with project teams to enable grid modernization and clean energy initiatives.

You will apply project controls, analyze scope and cost data, and guide stakeholders through estimating methodologies and governance,

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in engineering cost controls, estimating, planning, and risk assessment for major construction projects.
• Knowledge of SCE substation engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline.
• InEight estimating tool and SAP experience.
• Certifications in engineering, project management, project controls, construction management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine detailed project cost estimates and unit cost estimates for major capital projects.
• Apply project controls principles to develop accurate cost estimates for complex infrastructure projects.
• Provide cost estimating support for capital programs including Third-Party Added Facilities, Generation Interconnection projects, System Reliability Upgrades, and Generator Queue Cluster studies.
• Interface with multiple SCE departments, project teams, and subject matter experts to gather, validate, and analyze project scope, schedule, and cost information.
• Monitor cost performance against realistic targets to ensure that objectives and key performance indicators are met.
• Guide and influence contractors ensuring they are progressing in line with the schedule and within agreed cash flow parameters.
• Stays up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in cost engineering and construction management.
• Performs trend analysis and actively evaluates project cost performance to identify potential risk areas and validate forecast.
• A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project controls

Budget forecasting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

InEight estimating

SAP

Job description

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a Project Controls Cost Estimating Advisor to support the TSPM organization within the Transmission & Distribution business unit. You will develop and maintain cost estimates for capital substation and bulk transmission projects, partnering with project teams to enable grid modernization and clean energy initiatives.

You will apply project controls, analyze scope and cost data, and guide stakeholders through estimating methodologies and governance,