Project Estimator I

Requisition ID:  77561 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

This position supports the Engineering and Construction business unit for NextEra Energy, the industry leader in renewable energy. The position requires strong desire to learn about renewable energy. The position focused on problem solving, critical thinking, and project management skills to work with cross functional teams who are involved in project development, risk analysis, planning and execution. Intermittent travel may be required.

 

Candidate Job Duties & Expectations

•   Basic understanding of construction management principles including scheduling, estimating and means and methods

•   Inspects current and historical project designs, drawings and specifications to ensure projects are evaluated for cost savings measures and continuous improvement

•   Prepares capital cost estimates

•   Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate

•   Coordinates with other departments, ensuring understanding of project objectives and efficient utilization of resources

•   Reviews layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate

•   Remains current with technology and industry evolution, assuring that capital estimates anticipate the correct market conditions

•   Establishes, builds and implements metrics for cost and construction estimate checks

•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Overview

This position develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, and staffing considerations during the estimating process.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Prepares capital cost estimates
•   Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
•   Coordinates with other departments, ensuring understanding of project objectives and efficient utilization of resources
•   Reviews layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
•   Remains current with technology and industry evolution, assuring that capital estimates anticipate the correct market conditions
•   Establishes, builds and implements metrics for cost and construction estimate checks
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
•  Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  None

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employ