Project Cost Analyst (Transmission Cost Engineering)

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parentalleave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Transmission

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

About The Position:

The Project Cost Analyst is responsible for the initial scoping of Transmission substation and line projects, development of estimated project cost, estimate updates, cost updates, cost analysis, and risk profile development through project scoping and planning lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepares the initial project cost for developing projects based on detailed analysis including parametric and analogous information. Updates estimates and risks as required through project scoping and planning lifecycle.

• Follow an estimating process that includes determining the following: capital cost, applicable O&M associated costs, overhead costs, labor analysis, AFUDC estimates, retirement costs, salvage, tax implications, contingency assumptions, and retirement estimates, if applicable.

• Assist in scoping and estimating process improvement initiatives for Cost Engineering team.

• Utilize project cost and risk estimating/tracking reports for use by the Project Manager.

• Assist with developing the project budgets, forecasts, risks, and initial cash flow analysis.

• Provides assistance with financial planning of projects, financial analysis and project justifications.

• Works closely with project schedulers to ensure integration of cost estimates and resources that are integral to the overall critical path of a project.

• Works closely with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to validate contingency assumptions through the project lifecycle.

• Works in collaboration with Project Managers to ensure that cost is accurate and aligned to the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).

• Supports the Project Manager throughout the life cycle of a project to maintain estimate accuracy and implement "Lessons Learned" from previous projects.

• Monitor and enforce standards, policies and procedures established by Transmission, Ameren Corporation and regulatory entities as required.

• Assist facilitator during budget scoping meetings to define and document initial Project Scope with all stakeholders.

• Follow developed processes for updating cost and risk components.

• Under direction validate cost and labor components for individual items by analyzing existing project data, contractor pricing sheets, project change requests, and utilizing data from subject matter experts.

• Perform accuracy analysis on projects in the close-out phase to compare to estimate baselines.

• Assist in tracking standards updates to determine necessary cost and risk component changes.

• Manage project scope change process during the project scoping and planning lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Construction Management preferred. Two or more years of relevant experience in estimating, budgeting, forecasting, construction management, project scheduling, risk analysis/management or project management is required. A relevant advanced degree may be considered in lieu of up to 2 years of experience. Six total years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to adapt to multiple requests, and the ability to work in a team environment are required. Experience with financial applications such as Oracle Projects, UIP, IMR, PCM, Primavera, and PowerPlan is preferred. Experience with OPPM, Unifier, Success Enterprise, InEight Estimate, Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) is preferred. Knowledge of transmission system and corresponding maintenance, operations and construction practices is preferred.

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.