Duke Energy

Senior Business and Technical Consultant (Estimator Track)

Lake Mary, FL

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

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Position Summary

Individuals serve as business experts within the PGO organization for the Transmission projects Estimating and Development team. This role will be responsible for developing, updating, and reviewing project cost estimates with a focus on using MS Excel and the EOS Navigator (Sage Estimating) tool. Individuals will collaborate with development project managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to support project cost estimates that meet customer and business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MS Excel, with an emphasis on transmission project management principles, processes and deliverables. They exhibit autonomy in applying tools, methodologies and governance that align with business objectives for the PGO organization.

Responsibilities

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Provides / Serves as a central contact for technical expertise and business process guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems and the advancement of opportunities

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Provides support for cost estimate development, update and review based on project scopes

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Troubleshoot and resolve EOS Navigator (Sage Estimating) related issues including navigator interface, libraries, assemblies and models

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Designs, revises and implements solutions to meet customer and business needs

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Works to integrate solutions into existing business processes

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Helps to manage change and communications across multiple departments

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Prepares thorough and accurate technical and business documentation of cost estimates developed within the team

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Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) from a variety of disciplines and support organizations to provide cost estimates for projects

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Responsible for ensuring the business remains compliant with corporate finance standards and regulatory requirements

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Provide direction to external vendors on the development of cost estimates

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Develops and maintains standards and best practices across the PGO organization for cost estimating projects

Required/Basic Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Communications, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Technical Business Administration or Other Related Degree

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In addition to required degree, three (3) or more years minimum required related work experience

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In lieu of Bachelor’s degree(s) AND three (3) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND seven (7) or more years minimum related work experience

Desired Qualifications

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Expert Level Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and macros)

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Experience in the utility industry

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Proven estimating experience

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Proficiency in construction estimating methodology

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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Familiarity with EOS Navigator (Sage Estimating)

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Familiarity with EcoSys

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Familiarity with the Primavera Scheduling tool. Basic understanding of schedule activities, successors, predecessors, logic ties, etc.

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Familiarity with Maximo. Basic understanding of item numbers, work orders, purchase orders and invoices

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Familiarity with project management theories and principles

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Financial analysis and forecasting experience

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Skilled in practices of planning, data analysis, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations

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Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

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Excellent written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions

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Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

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3 days in office; flexible