What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Estimator position at Mustang Projects Group?
Project Controls Specialist (Estimator):
- Is an individual contributor;
- Works under direct supervision of senior/lead cost estimator or manager and/or according to approved policies, guidelines, and work instructions;
- Collaborates with and obtain data/information from various project stakeholders (e.g. project managers, functional managers, discipline leads, and team members) in a matrixed organizational structure; and
- May temporarily report to a project or team lead on a project/initiative for a duration of an assignment.
Education: A combination of education, training, and experience, generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate
Work Experiences (Years):
- Typically possesses four or more years’ experience in cost estimating and capital projects/construction or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and experience with Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
- Demonstrated experience with Project Controls and Cost Estimating software
Certificate and/or Licenses: None
Essential Job Function
Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and unit estimates for assigned project(s) and/or program(s) throughout its/their lifecycle. This includes: 1) scope takeoff, 2) estimate labor, materials, contract, indirect, and allowances, and 3) maintain (and reconcile) various versions of cost estimates and proposed spending plans, according to project scopes, risks/changes, and milestones (e.g., operating dates), jurisdiction splits, asset types, cost elements/drivers, and funding sources
Participate in the department's rigorous review process to ensure cost estimates are accurate, contains all scopes and required information, and is structured and presented in a manner that meets project and/or program requirements (e.g. work breakdown structure, Continuous Property Records, FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits, and cost elements/drivers) and their intended use, and is understandable to various stakeholders.
Perform routine or ad-hoc research, updates, and data gathering/analysis in areas of cost estimating (e.g. unit pricing, market trends, economic feasibility study). Prepare and present results, alternatives, and/or recommendations to support business decisions, to manage project costs and schedules, and to mitigate potential risks to assigned projects and/or programs.
Prepare project controls data request responses and work papers in supporting corporate/OU governance (e.g. Business Oversight Team and Capital Review Team), internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and any pertinent regulatory filings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pomona, CA 91768: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pomona, CA 91768
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000