Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Estimator, ANS

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THE WORK:

• You’ll support and contribute to the development of Conceptual, Phase 1, 2, and 3 projects cost estimates in a standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) format with all required assumptions that support development of current and LRP budgets. 


• You’ll prepare standard WBS estimates and assumptions with documentation of confidence factors ranging from study to construction phases of project. 


• You’ll prepare side by side analysis of estimates upon request to provide lessons learned and to generate parametric values. 


• You’ll support, contribute, and implement the standardization of estimating standards required to develop better processes with the Project team. 


• You’ll apply applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the electric, distribution, transmission, and substation areas for all cost estimates. 


• You’ll have a strong understanding of design drawings and detailed engineering and construction prints. 


• You’ll calculate job requirements from design documents, including quantities, resource hours, duration, limitations, etc. 


• You’ll conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, and other estimate-related financial and implementation analysis. 


• You’ll track, maintain, analyze and provide current estimating information on scorecard or key performance indicators. 


• You’ll prepare, update, and maintain standard material and labor unit costs to support estimate creation and database updates. 

Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center 
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. 

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university 


• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in transmission, substation, and distribution electrical estimating 


• Valid driver’s license and driving record 


• Experience with WinEst estimating software or other computerized bidding software 


• Fluent with Microsoft office 

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Ability to read / interpret detailed prints and specifications for conceptual, lump sum or unit pricing. 


• Ability to perform take-offs, compare unit pricing 


• Ability to work in a team environment, good listening, and communications skills 


• Highly organized and detail oriented 


• Ability to multi-task and work in a fas