Project Estimator - Project Estimator Principle - AEP Transmission Estimating Department

Description

• Develop the ability to evaluate and determine the skill sets and capabilities needed of team members to assure project success.
• 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.
• Provide technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications and resolution of estimate issues.
• Develop a high level of proficiency and advanced knowledge of construction methodologies.
• 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.
• Be accountable for project assignments.
• Develop the skills of organizing project activities, delegating project task assignments, setting team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables, and holding team members accountable.
• Develop and analyze historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Assist with maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data.
• 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrate conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities and skills.
• Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Test & Checkout procedures and processes.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional working atmosphere.
• Demonstrate an understanding of scope management.
• Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance