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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
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
Provides support for cost estimate development, update and review based on project scopes
Troubleshoot and resolve EOS Navigator (Sage Estimating) related issues including navigator interface, libraries, assemblies and models
Designs, revises and implements solutions to meet customer and business needs
Works to integrate solutions into existing business processes
Helps to manage change and communications across multiple departments
Prepares thorough and accurate technical and business documentation of cost estimates developed within the team
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) from a variety of disciplines and support organizations to provide cost estimates for projects
Responsible for ensuring the business remains compliant with corporate finance standards and regulatory requirements
Provide direction to external vendors on the development of cost estimates
Develops and maintains standards and best practices across the PGO organization for cost estimating projects
Required/Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Communications, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Technical Business Administration or Other Related Degree
In addition to required degree, three (3) or more years minimum required related work experience
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
Expert Level Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and macros)
Experience in the utility industry
Proven estimating experience
Proficiency in construction estimating methodology
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with EOS Navigator (Sage Estimating)
Familiarity with EcoSys
Familiarity with the Primavera Scheduling tool. Basic understanding of schedule activities, successors, predecessors, logic ties, etc.
Familiarity with Maximo. Basic understanding of item numbers, work orders, purchase orders and invoices
Familiarity with project management theories and principles
Financial analysis and forecasting experience
Skilled in practices of planning, data analysis, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Working Conditions
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.
3 days in office; flexible
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, July 26, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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