Project Estimator - Project Estimator Principle - AEP Transmission Estimating Department

About the role

Note: This is an onsite position and will be hired either at the Roanoke or New Albany office. The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees… the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Responsibilities

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in the development of the detailed project scope of work
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates based on the approved scope of work
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up estimate efforts (if necessary)
• This role includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements
• Develop and analyze historical records of project costs
• Review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating
• Review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness
• Work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labor estimates
• Provide technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications and resolution of estimate issues
• Aid in maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data

Requirements

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in the development of the detailed project scope of work
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates based on the approved scope of work
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up estimate efforts (if necessary)
• This role includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements
• Develop and analyze historical records of project costs
• Review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating
• Review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness
• Work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labor estimates
• Provide technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications and resolution of estimate issues
• Aid in maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field of study PLUS a minimum of one (1) year of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.
• OR Associate's Degree in a related field of study PLUS 3 years experience in engineering, design, project management, estimating, or construction execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field of study PLUS a minimum of four (4) year of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.
• OR Associate's Degree in a related field of study PLUS 6 years experience in engineering, design, project management, estimating, or construction execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field of study PLUS a minimum of six (6) years of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.
• OR Associate's Degree in a related field of study PLUS 8 years experience in engineering, design, project management, estimating, or construction execution.

Skills

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in the development of the detailed project scope of work
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates based on the approved scope of work
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up estimate efforts (if necessary)
• This role includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements
• Develop and analyze historical records of project costs
• Review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating
• Review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness
• Work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labor estimates
• Provide technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications and resolution of estimate issues
• Aid in maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data

Benefits

The physical demand level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Pay

Estimator (SG-6): ($73,828 - $92,284)
Estimator Sr (SG7): ($86,783 - $108,840)
Estimator Prin (SG8): ($98,032 - $127,439)

Schedule

Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project requirements and schedules.