Senior Business and Technical Consultant (Estimator Track)

Duke Energy•Lake Mary, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Individuals serve as a construction estimator and financial analyst experts within the PGO organization for the Transmission projects Estimating and Development team. This estimator role will be responsible for developing, updating, and reviewing project construction cost estimates with a focus on using Sage estimating software (EOS Navigator) tool and MS Excel. Individuals will collaborate with development project managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to support project cost estimates that meet customer and business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience using Sage Estimating tool (EOS Navigator) and a strong background in MS Excel, with an emphasis on transmission construction project management principles, processes, and deliverables. They exhibit autonomy in applying tools, methodologies and governance that align with business objectives for the PGO organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Communications, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Technical Business Administration or Other Related Degree
In addition to required degree, three (3) or more years minimum required related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree(s) AND three (3) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND seven (7) or more years minimum related work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in Sage estimating software (EOS Navigator)
Experience in building assemblies in Sage estimating software.
Proficiency in construction estimating and estimating methodology
Expert Level Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and macros)
Experience in the utility industry
Proven estimating experience
Familiarity with EcoSys
Familiarity with the Primavera Scheduling tool. Basic understanding of schedule activities, successors, predecessors, logic ties, etc.
Familiarity with Maximo. Basic understanding of item numbers, work orders, purchase orders and invoices
Familiarity with project management theories and principles
Financial analysis and forecasting experience
Skilled in practices of planning, data analysis, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop assemblies, models and templates in Sage estimating software (EOS Navigator)
Using Sage to develop detailed bottoms-up construction estimates including labor, material and equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve Sage estimating software (EOS Navigator) related issues including navigator interface, libraries, assemblies and models
Provides / Serves as a central contact for technical expertise and business process guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems and the advancement of opportunities
Provides support for cost estimate development, update and review based on project scopes
Designs, revises and implements solutions to meet customer and business needs
Helps to manage change and communications across multiple departments
Prepares thorough and accurate technical and business documentation of cost estimates developed within the team
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) from a variety of disciplines and support organizations to develop cost estimates for projects
Responsible for ensuring the business remains compliant with corporate finance standards and regulatory requirements
Develops and maintains standards and best practices across the PGO organization for cost estimating projects