Project Controls Estimator - Cost & Schedule Lead (Hybrid)

PM2CM; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PM2CM, Inc. helps manage programs and projects with a focus on project controls and cost estimation. The Project Controls Advisor will consolidate scope and cost data for complex projects from ~$25M to $1B+ and support executives with approvals throughout the lifecycle.

This hybrid-remote role requires collaboration with engineering, finance, law, regulatory teams and estimators to ensure accurate, auditable cost data and reliable project governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year construction industry experience.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering plans and schematics, and soils reports.
• Capabilty 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 alignment with historical benchmarks for projects of similar scope.
• Manage supporting documentation for stage gate updates and regulatory filings.
• Peer review project aggregations and operate with minimal supervision.
• Develop Cost Estimates for new Transmission & Distribution Substations and related upgrades.
• Prepare scope take-off from Design Documentation and drawings.
• Estimate material and labor costs using estimating standards and tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review estimates and obtain approvals.
• Perform variance analysis for estimates across project lifecycle.
• Complete multiple peer reviews of estimates to validate accuracy and scope.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project controls

Cost estimation

Interpret engineering plans

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

SCMT

InEight

Job description

PM2CM, Inc. helps manage programs and projects with a focus on project controls and cost estimation. The Project Controls Advisor will consolidate scope and cost data for complex projects from ~$25M to $1B+ and support executives with approvals throughout the lifecycle.

This hybrid-remote role requires collaboration with engineering, finance, law, regulatory teams and estimators to ensure accurate, auditable cost data and reliable project governance.