Estimator

PSEG•Bethpage, NY

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimator provides project-related estimating services to PSEG Long Island business lines to support business decisions through reliable total project cost estimates. The role applies conceptual, engineering, and estimating skills to utility construction projects, including electric transmission, distribution, and substation work. The position is hybrid in Bethpage, New York, with at least three onsite days per week. During storm or outage restoration efforts, the employee may be assigned duties outside routine responsibilities, work extended hours, and report onsite or to an alternate location as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a Business discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in estimating, scheduling, engineering, business financials, construction, or project management.
Knowledge of Work and Cost Breakdown Structures.
Understanding of conceptual and detailed design estimating.
Demonstrated understanding of labor, material, and equipment cost estimating.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to perform assigned work proficiently.
Ability to interact effectively with external constituent groups and customers.
Self-starter able to seek project-related information from project stakeholders; customer-focused and supportive of teamwork.
Ability to interpret electric system one-line diagrams, engineering drawings, and sketches, and understand project requirements.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; strong planning and organizing skills; adaptable and results-oriented.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team climate that encourages open discussion, continuous improvement, and better solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Valid U.S. driver's license and safe, satisfactory driver history; the role requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events.
Compliance with Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR 810 is required. Where applicable, the successful applicant must meet one of the specified U.S. citizenship, permanent-residency, authorized-destination, or protected-individual criteria.
For federally regulated roles, employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana testing.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed and high-level cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
Prepare conceptual cost estimates using one-line diagrams, engineering drawings, and sketches.
Analyze drawings and perform take-offs to prepare detailed labor, material, and equipment estimates.
Develop detailed bid estimates, evaluations, and analyses to assist with contractor reviews.
Communicate proposed estimate changes and adjustments to project management and internal stakeholders.
Establish a mechanism to continuously update cost and labor databases.
Analyze and archive project estimate and cost data to build historical documentation.
Assess estimate accuracy by tracking actual costs against project cost estimates.
During storm or outage restoration efforts, perform duties that may differ from normal operations, work extended hours, and report onsite or to an alternate location as directed.