Associate Project Controls Estimator

ComEd

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Supports the development of bottom-up cost estimates for energy infrastructure projects and performs analysis of project actuals against estimates. Provides operational support to business units and participates in peer reviews to improve estimating accuracy and methodology.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, along with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or 2-5 years of experience in lieu of a degree. You possess strong financial aptitude and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with excellent planning and organizational skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

WBS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job Description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

Supports the development of bottom-up cost estimates for Substation, Distribution, Transmission and Gas projects by assisting and working with Estimators and Sr Estimators. Develop and organize estimates and analysis for both internal and external use. Perform analysis of project actuals against latest estimates and incorporate results into estimating methodology to ensure continuous improvement of estimate accuracy. Provide analytical and operational support to business unit. Support various initiatives to improve overall estimating process and participate in peer and cross-functional discussions related to the estimates.

Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.


Primary Duties

  • Support and contribute to the development of Phase 1,2, and 3 project cost estimates in WBS format with all required assumptions that support development of current and LRP budgets. Support the creation of standard WBS estimates and assumptions with documentation of confidence factors ranging from study to construction phases of project. 
  • Provide support to the Project Controls Estimators and Senior Estimators for estimate related functions. 
  • Support in the creation of unit cost and parametric estimate range for standard scope of work. Continuously analyze and update parametric values reflecting current trends and costs 
  • Conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, and other estimate-related financial and implementation analysis. Track, maintain, analyze and provide current estimating information on scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare, update and maintain the collection and storage of the estimating resources, including non-stock material price and external labor rate. 
  • Participate and support estimate peer reviews, estimate challenge meetings, contract bid analysis meetings, community of practice meetings, project and other cross-functional meetings as needed 
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure that estimate requests are adequately submitted, that the estimates are properly understood, challenged and reviewed. 

Job Scope

This is an individual contributor position that works under general supervision and frequently performs non-routine work. This position is expected to resolve most questions and problems through interaction with internal and/or external stakeholders and staff across the organization and refers more complex issues to Sr. Project Controls Estimator. May require working extended hours and/or shift work to support business operations.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline and 0-2 years relevant experience, OR, in lieu of a Bachelors degree, a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience. 
  • Customer driven with good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze basic problems/situations and recommend alternative courses of action.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills with a focus on achieving desired results.
  • Strong financial aptitude.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in PC software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Job requires a valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is strongly preferred.


Benefits


  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $59,200.00/Yr. – $81,400.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

ComEd

At ComEd, we believe in being an energy partner, not just an energy provider. Being a provider means we deliver electricity to over 4 million customers across northern Illinois, which accounts for about 70 percent of the state’s population. We do so safely and reliably because we are driven by the innovation that comes from the industry expertise our employees offer. And we're committed to pursuing best-in-class performance so that our customers receive the quality service they expect and deserve. We have championed investments in technology that help shorten outages and make them less frequent, and those investments empower our customers to make smart choices about energy usage. Being a partner means we also help our customers discover new ways to save money on electric bills, while also showing how they can help the environment by decreasing their carbon footprint. We also support a range of initiatives that make a difference in people’s lives. Our commitment focuses on education, environment, arts and culture, and community development. At ComEd, #PoweringLives isn’t just a motto. It is the driving force behind everything we do. Learn more about ComEd anytime at www.ComEd.com.
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