Senior Project Control Specialist - Estimator

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the development and ongoing support of an estimating process/system for generation projects in the Integrated System Planning organization.  Previous experience in renewable generation project estimating or thermal generation project estimating is preferred.  

Essential Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for development of standard and efficient processes, including creating estimating databases and templates, for integration into project plans.

• Devises new approaches to problems encountered and imparts technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.

• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extensions of theories, precepts, and practices of the field.

• Responsible to work with Project team to review and refine project estimates for multiple, complex projects.

• Works to standardize initial development efforts for the ongoing estimating process by self and others, including working as a fully competent estimator in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignment. 

• Maintains a thorough, current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in cost estimating.

• Is technically knowledgeable in specific areas of responsibility to the degree of preparing and providing training for other project personnel.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining a historical database that utilizes current industries best practices, work management systems and actual cost & productivity data from our current set of completed projects

• Competent with cost estimating software applications and standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, etc.

• Possesses the capability to impart this knowledge to other estimators, and project team.

• Develop and maintain metrics and analytics for estimating to support continuous improvement of the process.

• Develop Estimating work instructions, procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent relevant experience with knowledge of project planning, scheduling and cost estimating techniques.

• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience.

• Practical knowledge of overall project control, estimating, and reporting methods and working knowledge scheduling and cost control for application in project cost estimating, organization, and control.

• Detailed knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and monitoring/control methods and practices.

• Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.

• Expert in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling and cost estimating software applications.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $62,100.00 to $88,200.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 03/06/25

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