Senior Cost & Benchmarking Specialist - Utility Infrastructure (REMOTE) The Select Group is seeking a Senior Cost & Benchmarking Specialist with deep experience supporting utility and offsite infrastructure construction projects. This role will support large-scale infrastructure initiatives by developing cost models, benchmarking project performance, and driving cost controls across complex utility scopes.
Limited travel (approximately 1-2 trips per quarter) may be required to support project alignment and stakeholder collaboration.
Required Qualifications - 12-15 years of Professional Experience
- Deep knowledge of cost estimation methodologies and benchmarking frameworks within the utility sector
- Experience supporting utility infrastructure projects, including Power transmission/distribution, Substations, Water or wastewater infrastructure, Underground or overhead utilities, Heavy civil infrastructure
- Background working with large-scale construction GCs, utility companies, or power providers
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset
What You'll Do Cost Estimation & Benchmarking
- Develop and maintain Class 1-5 cost estimates for offsite infrastructure scopes such as substations, transmission systems, water/wastewater infrastructure, and heavy civil works.
- Build and manage cost benchmarking frameworks using internal historical data, industry databases, and regional utility cost curves.
- Identify cost outliers and perform comparative cost analysis across geographies, vendors, and delivery models (EPC vs. design-bid-build).
- Validate quantities, unit rates, and productivity assumptions in collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
Cost Controls & Forecasting
- Establish and enforce project cost baselines, tracking budget vs. forecast vs. actuals across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Lead cost risk and contingency analysis, including probabilistic modeling such as Monte Carlo simulations.
- Produce executive-level dashboards and reporting highlighting cost performance, benchmark alignment, and risk exposure.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, construction, procurement, permitting, and land acquisition teams to incorporate external cost drivers into project forecasts.
- Maintain and continuously improve cost data libraries and benchmarking intelligence for future infrastructure development
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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