Principal Project Controls Cost Estimator

ReNuke Services is seeking Principal Project Controls Cost Estimator for our client"s site in Charlotte, NC!

Description:

Principal Project Controls Estimator
* Full time, onsite 5 days/week in office
* Location: Charlotte only
Per Diem may be offered if eligible.

Workers at this level have advanced analytical and technical estimation project controls skills. They have an expert level of understanding of Project Controls methodologies and discipline. They lead the development of the reporting systems and analysis for complex project controls assignments.Workers at this level are responsible for performing complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, development of average unit costs, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, basic accounting principles, trending and burn rates, change control and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio levels with minimal to no supervision. They are able to identify problems and solutions for the organizations they support. They lead and coach other Cost/Estimation Analysts and are critical to the professional development of Project Controls Specialists who rank lower on the Project Controls hierarchy.
This position must be adept at picking up and using unfamiliar software and able to work with large data files. An advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role. Experience working in a PMO environment, on a project controls team or in a project management working environment is required.
This worker must have proven and successful experience working with multi-million dollar or high risk projects.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and review detailed cost estimates for natural gas projects across engineering, procurement, and construction scopes
* Prepare bottoms-up and parametric estimates at various project phases (conceptual through definitive)
* Primary review of QTOs, potentially perform/ validate one off quantity take-off, cost normalization, benchmarking, and risk/contingency analysis
* Support estimate reviews, variance analysis, and management presentations
* Collaborate closely with project controls, engineering, and construction teams