Cost & Budget Estimator

CEIS | Power is seeking an experienced Estimator to support one of our top clients in Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits Salary benefits, 401K, 9 paid holidays (floating), 40 HRS sick time, 2 weeks PTO Location Phoenix, AZ 85004 Schedule Hybrid, minimum 3 days/week on-site Hours Full time, 40–45 hrs/week Duration ~1 year Per Diem GSA rate if non-local Overtime Straight time for OT

What You'll Do

CEIS is seeking a Cost & Budget Estimator to support capital project estimating for a utility client in Arizona. You'll develop and revise estimates for low to moderately complex capital projects, support project management in hitting established budgets, and track unit rate and cost trends to flag budget impacts early.

InEight experience is required. T&D background preferred — general construction estimating experience will also be considered.

What You Need

Education & Experience — One Of The Following

• BS in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent technical degree 4 years of progressively responsible cost control, estimating, or scheduling experience (4 years in the utility industry preferred)
• 6 years combined experience in utility cost control and/or a professional technical role performing cost control, estimating, or forecasting
  
  

Required Software — hands-on InEight experience (this is a Kiewit based software)

Day to Day

Estimating

• Independently develop and maintain cost estimates for new capital projects, modifications, and enhancements
• Build and maintain estimates in InEight, ensuring data integrity and consistent application of cost standards
• Determine project scope by coordinating across organizations to gather the information needed
  
  

Budget & Analysis

• Verify project information against the approved budget and make cost/benefit recommendations
• Report actual cost vs. estimate to management and help develop corrective action plans
• Analyze unit rate and cost trends to establish project impacts
  
  

Support & Improvement

• Support project management walkdowns for budgeting, cost control, and estimating
• Mentor team members on estimating and cost techniques
• Maintain the Project Estimating Manual and labor standards databases
• Stay current on industry estimating practices
  
  

CEIS | Power is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.