City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California, United States
Description: More than one position may be filled from this posting Reports To: Utilities Electric Engineering Manager Supervises: Non-supervisory position Purpose of Classification Under general direction, prepares cost estimates and plans for Capital Improvement Projects, interfaces with contractors and consultants to insure contract work conforms to plans and specifications provides inter-utility coordination of projects planning, prepares work orders indicating labor, material and equipment requirements for construction by City personnel for a variety of projects. Distinguishing Characteristics Utilities Electric Engineering Estimator is a classification found in the Electrical Divisions of the Utilities Department. This position provides the estimating functions in preparing plans for Electrical Utility Capital Improvement Projects and the preparation of work orders indicating labor, material and equipment requirements for construction by City personnel for a variety of projects. In addition to the two primary responsibilities of cost estimating and preparation of work orders, the Electric Engineering Estimator provides inspection services for construction projects, inter-faces with contractors and consultants to insure in-house and contract work conforms to plans and specifications, and provides inter-utility coordination of project planning. Essential Duties: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts on-site field review of project site to determine project design constraints. Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction, operation, and maintenance of Electrical facilities. Process customer applications for utility services, determines requirements, performs records search; performs design work, prepares work orders, plans, and material list for field construction. Prepares detailed and cost estimates of projects to be constructed by City forces or by contractors. Orders materials not in stock and estimates delivery dates for engineering proposals. Conducts periodic inspections of work in progress to insure compliance with plans and specifications. Approves acceptable work at established stages or indicates revisions necessary to meet specification requirements, works with City personnel, builders, and contractors to achieve required corrections. Makes progress reports and measures actuals against estimated costs, maintains appropriate records of inspections, cost estimates, and other related data. Related Functions: Assists in preparation of utility's annual budget and capital improvement programs. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through: Completion of two years of college level engineering courses in mechanical and/or civil engineering for electrical engineering or 3 years or more experience in Electric Utility construction, depending upon assignment. Experience in estimating and field inspection. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Supplemental Information: BENEFITS : Fantastic benefits package! To learn more, click HERE . COMPENSATION (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click HERE . More than one position may be filled from this posting This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description: More than one position may be filled from this posting Reports To: Utilities Electric Engineering Manager Supervises: Non-supervisory position Purpose of Classification Under general direction, prepares cost estimates and plans for Capital Improvement Projects, interfaces with contractors and consultants to insure contract work conforms to plans and specifications provides inter-utility coordination of projects planning, prepares work orders indicating labor, material and equipment requirements for construction by City personnel for a variety of projects. Distinguishing Characteristics Utilities Electric Engineering Estimator is a classification found in the Electrical Divisions of the Utilities Department. This position provides the estimating functions in preparing plans for Electrical Utility Capital Improvement Projects and the preparation of work orders indicating labor, material and equipment requirements for construction by City personnel for a variety of projects. In addition to the two primary responsibilities of cost estimating and preparation of work orders, the Electric Engineering Estimator provides inspection services for construction projects, inter-faces with contractors and consultants to insure in-house and contract work conforms to plans and specifications, and provides inter-utility coordination of project planning. Essential Duties: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts on-site field review of project site to determine project design constraints. Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction, operation, and maintenance of Electrical facilities. Process customer applications for utility services, determines requirements, performs records search; performs design work, prepares work orders, plans, and material list for field construction. Prepares detailed and cost estimates of projects to be constructed by City forces or by contractors. Orders materials not in stock and estimates delivery dates for engineering proposals. Conducts periodic inspections of work in progress to insure compliance with plans and specifications. Approves acceptable work at established stages or indicates revisions necessary to meet specification requirements, works with City personnel, builders, and contractors to achieve required corrections. Makes progress reports and measures actuals against estimated costs, maintains appropriate records of inspections, cost estimates, and other related data. Related Functions: Assists in preparation of utility's annual budget and capital improvement programs. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through: Completion of two years of college level engineering courses in mechanical and/or civil engineering for electrical engineering or 3 years or more experience in Electric Utility construction, depending upon assignment. Experience in estimating and field inspection. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Supplemental Information: BENEFITS : Fantastic benefits package! To learn more, click HERE . COMPENSATION (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click HERE . More than one position may be filled from this posting This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Basic Function Serves as primary member of the estimating team with the overall responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates, and provides direction and oversees an independent project, specific cost estimating, and analysis group within Metro′s Office of Program Management. Example Of Duties Provides direction and oversight of the cost estimating and cost/price analysis activities, methods, and processes for all projects bid Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope Develops, establishes, and manages the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, standardized procedures, and work standards for the cost estimating function Assists in the development and modification of Metro′s long- and short-range transit plans Directs the preparation and administration of the division budget for area of responsibility Confers with Metro management regarding cost estimating and cost/price analysis Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Metro rules, regulations, and policies Analyzes complaints occurring in performance of cost estimates and cost/price analysis Develops strategies to resolve potential problems on major cost estimates and cost/price analysis Represents Metro in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and professional and business organizations Monitors developments related to Estimating Department and evaluates the impact upon Metro operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements Schedules and participates in scope definition and fact-finding meetings Negotiates resolution of cost estimating and pricing issues; develops change orders Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence Develops, manages, and conducts training for estimating resources Supervises, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience working directly on the design and construction of large or major civil or facilities projects as a construction cost estimator Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience applying high level cost estimating in capital construction projects Experience utilizing Construction Estimating and Construction Bidding Software (e.g., Sage Timberline, Heavy Bid, On-Screen Take Off, etc.) Experience negotiating with contractors to meet set goals, budgets, and deadlines Experience applying heavy civil construction methods, such as soldier pile, lagging excavation support systems, and temporary street decking systems Experience managing and directing the work of cost estimators Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, cost estimating, parametrics, price/cost analysis, and government contract pricing Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations Engineering and construction concepts and techniques, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering Construction methods for rail transit guideways, highways, streets, and bridges Construction methods for buildings, reinforced concrete and steel structures, and equipment relating to transportation systems Construction Industry Codes and Unit Cost Data Sources of estimating data in the construction industry Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Overseeing and directing the work of the Cost Estimating Department Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Determining strategies to achieve goals Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff and consultants in several project field offices Abilities: Think and act independently Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Mediate and negotiate consensus solutions Make financial decisions within a budget Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Provide technical training and direction, commitments, and recommendations for action to be taken by Metro Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (SA) *Open to the public and all Metro employees**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority. This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Basic Function Serves as primary member of the estimating team with the overall responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates, and provides direction and oversees an independent project, specific cost estimating, and analysis group within Metro′s Office of Program Management. Example Of Duties Provides direction and oversight of the cost estimating and cost/price analysis activities, methods, and processes for all projects bid Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope Develops, establishes, and manages the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, standardized procedures, and work standards for the cost estimating function Assists in the development and modification of Metro′s long- and short-range transit plans Directs the preparation and administration of the division budget for area of responsibility Confers with Metro management regarding cost estimating and cost/price analysis Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Metro rules, regulations, and policies Analyzes complaints occurring in performance of cost estimates and cost/price analysis Develops strategies to resolve potential problems on major cost estimates and cost/price analysis Represents Metro in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and professional and business organizations Monitors developments related to Estimating Department and evaluates the impact upon Metro operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements Schedules and participates in scope definition and fact-finding meetings Negotiates resolution of cost estimating and pricing issues; develops change orders Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence Develops, manages, and conducts training for estimating resources Supervises, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience working directly on the design and construction of large or major civil or facilities projects as a construction cost estimator Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience applying high level cost estimating in capital construction projects Experience utilizing Construction Estimating and Construction Bidding Software (e.g., Sage Timberline, Heavy Bid, On-Screen Take Off, etc.) Experience negotiating with contractors to meet set goals, budgets, and deadlines Experience applying heavy civil construction methods, such as soldier pile, lagging excavation support systems, and temporary street decking systems Experience managing and directing the work of cost estimators Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, cost estimating, parametrics, price/cost analysis, and government contract pricing Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations Engineering and construction concepts and techniques, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering Construction methods for rail transit guideways, highways, streets, and bridges Construction methods for buildings, reinforced concrete and steel structures, and equipment relating to transportation systems Construction Industry Codes and Unit Cost Data Sources of estimating data in the construction industry Applicable business software applications Modern management theory Skills: Overseeing and directing the work of the Cost Estimating Department Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Determining strategies to achieve goals Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff and consultants in several project field offices Abilities: Think and act independently Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Mediate and negotiate consensus solutions Make financial decisions within a budget Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Provide technical training and direction, commitments, and recommendations for action to be taken by Metro Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (SA) *Open to the public and all Metro employees**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority. This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled