Lead Business and Technical Consultant

Position Summary Candidate will serve as the organization’s lead construction estimator for transmission line and substation projects. Utilizing Sage/EOS Navigator estimating software, you will lead a small estimating team of varying skill levels in the development of project estimates. These estimates are used directly by Project Managers to manage costs on specific capital projects and programs. The estimates are also used for developing annual budgets, preparing long-term plans, and assessing financial and resource management performance during the year. The primary purpose of the Lead position is to develop processes that ensure that the estimates, standards, and work practices accomplish these requirements effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience using and administrating Sage Estimating tool (EOS Navigator) and a strong background in MS Excel, with an emphasis on transmission construction project management principles, processes, and deliverables. Responsibilities Lead and train estimating team in development of project estimates using Sage estimating software Develop and refine estimating methodology Develop assemblies, models and templates in Sage estimating software (EOS Navigator) Participate in contract bid evaluations including evaluating the cost exposure associated with change orders or scope additions Provide final overall detailed project estimates for capital projects Basic/Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Communications, Business, Statistics or other related degree AND nine (9) years of minimum required related experience High School/GED AND 15 years of minimum required related experience Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Experience in the electric utility industry Knowledge of construction activities and sequences Excellent working knowledge of T&D work processes Budget or financial analysis experience Working Conditions Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility 3 days in office; flexible Specific Requirements Must have experience in Sage estimating software (EOS Navigator) Must have experience in building assemblies in Sage estimating software Proficiency in construction estimating and estimating methodology Expert Level Proficiency in MS Excel Skilled in project management theories and principles and capable of mentoring others Exceptional written and oral communication skills Exceptional problem solving and analysis skills Negotiation and conflict management skills Be assigned an emergency storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule Travel Requirements 5-15% Other Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Equal Opportunity & Employment Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr