Estimator- night shift

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Join our Project Controls Estimation team and play a vital role in delivering the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and powered. As an Estimator, you’ll collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to develop accurate cost estimates, support project planning and budgeting, and help drive the successful delivery of critical transmission, distribution, and generation projects. We’re hiring for a position open to both Associate Estimator (P2) and Estimator (P3) candidates. Associate Estimator (P2)

Project Development Supports project manager (PM) and other project personnel in all phases of small- to medium-scale capital or operations and maintenance projects OR supports senior estimators in large scale capital, operations and maintenance or construction projects; contributes to planning for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within schedule and cost. Manages all aspects of estimate development, including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality, OR manages estimate development for specific phases or elements of large-scale projects; receives guidance and direction as requested from senior estimators on complex problems or situations. Ensures decisions result in a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable project. Compiles and provides data used to evaluate and forecast project costs; develops additional resource forecasting documents used to outline resource needs. Assists with subcontractor evaluations, clarifications and pricing schedules. Develop Requirements Assists project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction and contractual requirements; gathers and analyzes proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents to identify labor, material and time requirements.

Prepare Estimates Works directly with engineers/project managers during all phases or assigned phases of projects to produce cost estimates, including during the preliminary, conceptual, 25-to-75-percent, prebid/preconstruction and change order phases. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements; prepares estimates by performing takeoffs and calculating projected costs; prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors; Budget Development Provides first-level classification of generating plant projects as capital or maintenance expenditure and the level of estimating/budgeting effort required. analyzes, edits and revises specific job budget requests; supports development of budgeting database. Provides budget analysts with forecasting detail and monthly variance explanations.

Financial Analysis and Control Analyzes financial reports and data to support cost-control programs; makes recommendations to management and project engineers regarding job revisions and variances; researches and provides data to internal and external auditors as requested. Ensures departmentwide implementation of corporate and regulatory guidelines (APPDs, FERC).

Estimating Database Management Maintains and updates software and database resources with current costs of materials, labor, equipment and external contractor services.

Estimator (P3)

Project Development Supports project manager (PM) and other project personnel in all phases of medium- to large-scale capital and operations and maintenance or small- to medium-scale construction projects; contributes to planning for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within schedule and cost. Independently manages all aspects of estimate development, including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality. Ensures decisions result in a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable project. Compiles and provides data used to evaluate and forecast project costs; develops additional resource forecasting documents used to outline resource needs. Assists with subcontractor evaluations, clarifications and pricing schedules. Develop Requirements Assists project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction and contractual requirements; gathers and analyzes proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents to identify labor, material and time requirements.

Prepare Estimates Works directly with engineers/project managers during all phases of projects to produce cost estimates, including during the preliminary, conceptual, 25-to-75-percent, prebid/preconstruction and change order phases. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements; prepares estimates by performing takeoffs, developing construction approach and calculating projected costs; prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors; Budget Development Provides first-level classification of generating plant projects as capital or maintenance expenditure and the level of estimating/budgeting effort required. analyzes, edits and revises specific job budget requests; supports development of budgeting database. Provides budget analysts with forecasting detail and monthly variance explanations.

Financial Analysis and Control Analyzes financial reports and data to support cost-control programs; makes recommendations to management and project engineers regarding job revisions and variances; researches and provides data to internal and external auditors as requested. Ensures departmentwide implementation of corporate and regulatory guidelines (APPDs, FERC).

Estimating Database Management Maintains and updates software and database resources with current costs of materials, labor, equipment and external contractor services.

Associate Estimator (P2) & Estimator (P3): Requires a bachelor's degree in construction engineering management/technology, engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.

Associate Estimator (P2) Typically two or more years in construction and cost estimation for all types of construction projects with electrical, mechanical and civil components or a related field.

Estimator (P3) Typically five or more years in construction and cost estimation for all types of construction projects with electrical, mechanical and civil components or a related field.

Associate Estimator (P2)

Working knowledge of project management methods and concepts.

Working knowledge of project sequencing for placement of major equipment from early design through permitting.

Working knowledge of scheduling and database computer software and applications.

Intermediate knowledge of company standards, tariffs, policies, codes and jurisdictional requirements.

Working knowledge of PGE's electrical system.

Working knowledge of project cost-control principles and construction job costing.

Estimator (P3)

Intermediate knowledge of project management methods and concepts.

Intermediate knowledge of project sequencing for placement of major equipment from early design through permitting.

Intermediate knowledge of scheduling and database computer software and applications.

Intermediate knowledge of company standards, tariffs, policies, codes and jurisdictional requirements.

Working knowledge of PGE's electrical system.

Advanced knowledge of project cost-control principles and construction job costing.

Advanced ability to effectively plan, estimate and manage multiple projects.

Advanced ability to review and interpret detailed design drawings and engineering project scope.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and applicable BIM/CAD software.

Associate Estimator (P2)

Estimator (P3)

Associate Estimator (P2): Estimator (P3): Substantial

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.

Driving/travel within and outside the service territory.

Computer use for entire work shift.

Walking long distances and over uneven terrain.

Office.

Field.

PGE supports flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite, however, these arrangements may need to change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below.