Senior Project Controls Cost Engineer — Hybrid (Electric Utilities)

PM2CM, Inc.; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

401K match and profit sharing

Job summary

PM2CM, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Controls Cost Engineer to lead the development and management of comprehensive cost estimates for major electric utility projects.

This hybrid role combines remote work with on-site office/field collaboration to support project controls throughout the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cost estimating within utilities, strong regulatory knowledge (FERC/CPUC), and proficiency in SAP and project controls software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost estimating and capital projects/construction, preferably within the electric utility sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and project controls/cost estimating software.
• Experience with utility construction, California regulatory environments, and EPC estimation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, contracts, indirect costs and allowances.
• Ensure estimates meet project requirements and regulatory compliance (FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits).
• Provide expert consultation on complex cost estimating matters, including unit pricing and market trends.
• Perform advanced analytics to support business decisions, manage project costs and schedules, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather data and maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead project control assignments and teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present project controls data for governance, audits and regulatory filings.
• Mentor and train junior project controls professionals.

Skills

Project controls

Cost estimation

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Mathematics/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Project controls software

Job description

PM2CM, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Controls Cost Engineer to lead the development and management of comprehensive cost estimates for major electric utility projects.

This hybrid role combines remote work with on-site office/field collaboration to support project controls throughout the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cost estimating within utilities, strong regulatory knowledge (FERC/CPUC), and proficiency in SAP and project controls software.