Business & Technical Consultant OR Senior Business & Technical Consultant Duke Energy

Position Summary

This position may be filled as a Business and Technical Consultant or one level higher as a Senior Business and Technical Consultant depending on the selected candidate's level of experience.

Individuals in this role are Transmission Project Estimators. They will work with a team of estimators to build, manage, and maintain estimating tools and templates; provide project estimates for financial forecasts; analyze and compare project actuals to estimates to improve future accuracy; review internal and external construction proposals for accuracy and prudency; and manage relationships with stakeholders. The role requires keen analytical skills, strong mathematics proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

A strong background in project management, estimating, and construction is preferred.

• Identify labor, equipment and time requirements by analyzing scope documents, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Assure that the project estimate includes all necessary raw materials, resource and labor rates, manufactured materials and equipment, as well as current industry data relative to project scope.
• Support the project development effort by developing estimates based on the team‑approved project scope and assist project sponsors with developing initial estimates to review alternatives for scope selection.
• Collaborate with project team members—including engineers, project managers, construction teams, supply chain personnel, vendors and contractors—to refine estimates at all project stage gates to build positive working relationships and achieve estimate classes documented in the Transmission PM Procedure.
• Work with Project Managers and vendors to resolve estimate discrepancies, scrutinize change orders, and assist Contract Management with establishing pricing.
• Maintain currency of technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and networking with estimators in other business units.
• Lead data analysis and/or root cause investigation for estimate accuracy.
• Represent business operations needs to external vendors to resolve business issues.
• Support the development of the long‑range and 5‑year business plans and the budget for the department and assigned locations to ensure compliance with Company strategic plans.
• Ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

• Associate's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Information Technology, Communications, or other related degree AND
• 2 plus years related work experience
• In lieu of degree(s) AND 2 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 4 plus year(s) related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Information Technology, Communications, or other related degree AND
• 3 plus years related work experience
• In lieu of degree(s) AND 2 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 7 plus year(s) related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Business Administration
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• In addition to desired degree, 4 plus years related work experience
• Certified Cost Technician (CCT)