Project Controls Cost Estimating, Senior Specialist

Location: Pomona, California, US; hybrid work with required residence and work in California. The position is based at Pomona Innovation Village; relocation does not apply.

Salary: $114,400–$171,600 per year.

Company

hirify.global supports transmission and distribution infrastructure and California’s clean energy transition.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and update capital cost estimates for substation and bulk transmission line projects from concept through construction completion and closeout.
• Integrate cost data with project schedules and resource allocation plans while coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct cost audits, reviews, benchmarking, and validations against project scope, contracts, historical indices, and component data.
• Review contractor bids, proposals, claims, and change orders; prepare cost data for engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations, evaluate cost-saving alternatives, and collaborate with legal and risk management teams on cost-related risks.
• Administer and improve estimating tools, resolve tool issues, manage multiple work orders, and maintain safety and compliance standards.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in engineering cost controls, estimating, planning, and risk assessment for major construction projects.
• Ability to manage cost estimates, audits, forecasting, and analysis across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, legal, risk management, and scheduling stakeholders.
• Ability to review contractor bids, proposals, claims, change orders, and contractual cost requirements.
• Successful completion of a NERC/CIP Personnel Risk Assessment or Background Investigation is required before hire.
• Specified training must be completed before gaining unescorted access to assigned work locations and performing required duties.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SCE substation engineering principles, construction standards, and related industry practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience with InEight estimating tools and SAP.
• Certifications in Engineering, Project Management, Project Controls, and/or Construction Management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work: report to an SCE facility for a set number of days and work remotely on the remaining days.
• Employees are required to work and reside in California unless otherwise noted.
• Work supports transmission infrastructure, clean energy, safety, reliability, and emissions reduction.
• Work mode may change based on business needs.
• Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodation available for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Hiring process

• External candidates should apply through the external careers site; SCE employees must apply through the internal Portal.
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered under applicable Los Angeles County and California fair-chance laws.
• The successful candidate must complete the required pre-hire risk assessment or background investigation and specified post-hire training.