Job Description:

• Provide project controls Estimating support per PC-EU-2004 to the director, manager of projects, project managers, contractors and other key team members.

• Utilize independent estimates to challenge contractor proposals

• Identify project/program scope, schedule, and budget issues early and developing resolutions to ensure the successful execution of projects and programs.

• Provide Phase 1, 2, and 3 level estimates

• Prepare estimates and cash flows in support of authorization presentations.

• Provide historical estimate accuracy report of complete projects and program and update parametric unit rates

• Prepare standard WBS estimates and assumptions with confidence factors ranging from study to construction phases of the project.

• Provide 24/7 on call estimating services for emergent projects

• Develop unit cost and parametric estimate range for standard scope of work.

• Review the basis of an estimate during Project Estimate Challenge meetings.

• Incorporate project actuals into estimating methodology in order to ensure continuous improvement.

• Report project actuals against estimate at project completion

• Work with the project managers to ensure that the estimates are properly challenged and reviewed.

• Utilize the current financial management system at each utility

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.