Accountabilities and Specific Requirements:
WORK LOCATION:  Anchorage

SCHEDULE:  This is a regular exempt Anchorage based position on an urban schedule of a 40-hour week or 9/80-work schedule

SALARY/BAND/BENEFITS:  K/L/M
401K with 7% match, pension, vacation leave, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, and more.

Under general direction of the Project Controls Supervisor, the Planning & Estimating Coordinator is accountable for the following: 

• This job provides overall project planning and  cost estimating, estimate reviews and estimate validations in support of project funding (AFE) requests.  Job incumbent shall oversee the execution contractor (engineering, construction, inspection, etc.) efforts and render technical guidance and assistance when appropriate or required. He/she shall be knowledgeable and experienced with related craft worker-hour estimating, material pricing, performing quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, cost and price analysis, life cycle analysis, vendor/subcontractor solicitation, wages and rates for related domestic areas and/or regions and report writing.
• Must be skilled in understanding engineering drawings, how to generate bulk material quantities, how to assemble and present estimate data in a simple, clear format, and how to read and interpret engineering and implementing cost reports
• Must understand and be able to prepare and review contractor estimated material takeoffs and pricing
• Review of contractor estimates and the preparation of AFE and Alyeska estimates. This includes conceptual, control, fixed price estimates for studies, change requests, and comprehensive project estimates
• Support and ensure program-wide effective estimating integration by adhering to established project control system policies and procedures and providing support to Project Management in Value Engineering and engineering/implementation studies
• Insure that weighed engineering and construction (implementation) activities are based on control estimates and are consistent with physical progress measurement
• Understanding of technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports
• Perform quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and report writing
• Monitor and maintain  estimate review processes

Major Deliverables:

• Maintain the reviewed and validated estimate of record. Maintain the estimate review status report and estimate log. Provide assistance in development of Authorizations For Expenditure (AFEs)
• Develops positive cross departmental relationships and works closely with project accounting and business planning
• Maintain the APSC Project Estimate Template. Communicate via telephone and electronic mail with internal and external contacts
• Read/interprets  estimates, resource loaded schedules, progress and cost reports
• Works closely with engineering counterparts to understand and analyze scope of work, change orders, and resultant project impacts
• Supports preparation of long range forecasts

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicant must meet or exceed these minimum job requirements to apply for this position.

• Bachelor's degree (equivalent work experience above the minimum may be considered as a substitute for all or part of the formal educational requirements)                          
• Two (2) years of related experience                                                                                      
• Advanced working knowledge of construction estimating techniques and practices  
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Proficient with developing and maintaining spreadsheets, charts, and curves             
• Strong written and oral communication skills

PREFERENCES:

• Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or Business related field
• Work experience in construction/field environment.
• Project Management Professional certification
• Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers certification
• Ability to work independently and perform successfully in a team environment
• Four (4) years’ experience in construction estimating practices and methods
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience in cost estimating and application of the theories, principles, and techniques of Project management/Project Controls and Earned Value management to projects 
• Proven ability to use project management and other software (i.e. Oracle, Business Objects, Primavera P6, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, related databases, cost estimating databases, or similar software)

Position Description:
The Planning & Estimating Coordinator is responsible for a range of capital and major maintenance projects annually, in support of project managers and their teams, and performs non-routine assignments. This includes strategic planning, development of the work breakdown structure, verifying estimates, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Analysis & Problem Solving
• Financial Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Job Specific Computer Expertise
• Operations
• Planning
• Project Management
• Information Management

ALYESKA MINDSETS:

• Believe In Zero: We believe zero is far from nothing. Zero accidents and spills make this a safer place to work. Zero regulatory infractions and operational upsets help things run smoother. On TAPS, zero is something of worth.

• Be Accountable: We all take ownership in the success of Alyeska. We ask, "What else can l do?" to move forward. We keep our commitments and expect the same from others, with respect and without excuses. After all, we know our future depends on it

• Speak And Work As A Team: We never go it alone, and only win together. We know that everyone is important; no one is more important than another. We build each other up and form stronger bonds with every interaction. We tear down silos. "They" is not in our vocabulary because "we" are TAPS.

• Get Better Every Day: We're for better. It helps us evolve the way we work to deliver stronger results. It builds trust with our customers and co-workers. By learning, growing, and challenging the norm, we'll leave TAPS better for everyone.

• Speak Up, Step Up: Here we feel free to use our voice. We speak up about opportunities and ideas and when we see any safety risks or concerns. And we step up to assess problems and implement solutions. Being proactive is a way of life at Alyeska.

• Act With Discipline: We know there’s no easy path to excellence. It takes high standards that we fully commit to for ourselves and our contractors. It's hard work, requiring rigor and precision, but practice delivers outstanding results.

• Spend Wisely: We treat the company as if it were our own. That's why we track and optimize our resources. We balance people, time, materials, and budget to ensure we’re being smart with money and eliminating waste.

• Take Action: You won't find us standing on the sidelines waiting for the perfect solution. We know when progress is more important than perfection. We’re agile, quick, and make well-informed decisions. It's what lets us move further, faster.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN TESTING:

Employment with Alyeska is contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation and, in some cases, a Physical Fitness Test and Medical Exam specific to the role for which you are applying. Alyeska also requires pre-employment urinalysis drug testing for all positions. A positive drug test makes you ineligible for employment with Alyeska and on TAPS.

Please note, Alyeska does not seek or accept any genetic information as part of the drug testing procedure or any other process that could directly or inadvertently provide genetic information (family medical history).

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION USING E-VERIFY:

Federal Law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

TWIC:

The Alyeska Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) is a regulated facility, and the employee hired to work on the VMT or to provide emergency support or other approved work for the VMT will be required to have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). For more information about this Federal credential access the Web site listed below. The successful candidate for this job will be notified if a TWIC will be required and will then be responsible for enrolling and obtaining a TWIC prior to their hire date. http://www.tsa.gov