Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator)

Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator)

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

Job Summary • Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities - Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates. - Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates. - Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness. - Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates. - Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing - Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy. - Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules - Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis. - Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans. - Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained. - Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson learned and participating in after action reviews - Ability to work in a 'team' and/or'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients. - Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities. - Minimum Education & Experience Requirements • High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems. or • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems • Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel Other Qualifications Preferred • 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.) • Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work) • Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.) • Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software Other Requirements • May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments. • Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor walkdowns • Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation. • Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit. • Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations. • Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal

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Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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