Cost & Budget Estimator

CEIS | Power is seeking an experienced Estimator to support one of our top clients in Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits

• Salary benefits
• 401K
• 9 paid holidays (floating)
• 40 hours sick time
• 2 weeks PTO

Pay

• Per diem at GSA rate if non-local
• Overtime paid at straight time

Schedule

• Hybrid, minimum 3 days/week on-site
• Full time, 40–45 hours/week
• Duration: ~1 year

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise estimates for low to moderately complex capital projects, supporting project management in hitting established budgets.
• Track unit rate and cost trends to flag budget impacts early.
• Independently develop and maintain cost estimates for new capital projects, modifications, and enhancements.
• Build and maintain estimates in InEight, ensuring data integrity and consistent application of cost standards.
• Determine project scope by coordinating across organizations to gather the information needed.
• Verify project information against the approved budget and make cost/benefit recommendations.
• Report actual cost vs. estimate to management and help develop corrective action plans.
• Analyze unit rate and cost trends to establish project impacts.
• Support project management walkdowns for budgeting, cost control, and estimating.
• Mentor team members on estimating and cost techniques.
• Maintain the Project Estimating Manual and labor standards databases.
• Stay current on industry estimating practices.

Requirements

• InEight experience is required.
• T&D background preferred — general construction estimating experience will also be considered.

Qualifications

Education & Experience — One of the following:

• BS in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent technical degree + 4 years of progressively responsible cost control, estimating, or scheduling experience (4 years in the utility industry preferred).
• 6 years combined experience in utility cost control and/or a professional technical role performing cost control, estimating, or forecasting.

Required Software — hands-on InEight experience (this is a Kiewit-based software).