Senior Business and Technical Consultant (Estimator Track)

Position Summary

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.

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 todevelop cost estimatesforprojects
• 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

Required/Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.
• 3 days in office; flexible