Estimator (Mitchell or Yankton, SD)

Northwestern Energy•Yankton, SD

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for designing, estimating, and being the project manager for new gas and electric residential and commercial utility installations. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7% Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath) Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available) Tuition reimbursement Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.) Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leave Paid bereavement leave Paid training opportunities Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. About this job: Must become familiar with the Capital Business process related to Customer requests for new service and relocates and other processes as assigned Communicates timely and effectively to maintain good working relationships with customers, contractors, engineering firms, and regulators Answer specific questions from customers regarding utility extensions and capital business processes Use locates, mapping, and site visits to establish location of current or nearby utilities, prospective utility routes, and location of critical landscape features such as wetlands, drainage/culverts, traffic concerns, etc. Obtain permits as needed Design underground electric and/or gas services and other work as assigned Provide design estimates using Company processes for estimating and create job quotes and contracts for the customer Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards Manage the implementation of the project design including working with the customers, coordinating with other nearby utility providers, with contractors to ensure site is prepared to grade, with firms providing traffic control, and providing onsite orientation and supervision to crews and contractors carrying out the work Perform capitol forecasting for estimating allocation of man-power hours Clearly and concisely communicate both written and verbally Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees, external contractors, agencies, or other groups Drive to work sites, mostly day trips with an occasional overnight stay, and work extended hours including evenings, weekends and an on-call rotation schedule as required Work in all weather conditions Perform individual lifts of equipment weighing up to 35 pounds All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Requirements

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
First Aid/CPR Certification
Knowledge of safety policies/procedures

Nice To Haves

Business, technical degrees, or extensive construction background or field experience preferred

Responsibilities

designing new gas and electric residential and commercial utility installations
estimating new gas and electric residential and commercial utility installations
project manager for new gas and electric residential and commercial utility installations
Must become familiar with the Capital Business process related to Customer requests for new service and relocates and other processes as assigned
Communicates timely and effectively to maintain good working relationships with customers, contractors, engineering firms, and regulators
Answer specific questions from customers regarding utility extensions and capital business processes
Use locates, mapping, and site visits to establish location of current or nearby utilities, prospective utility routes, and location of critical landscape features such as wetlands, drainage/culverts, traffic concerns, etc.
Obtain permits as needed
Design underground electric and/or gas services and other work as assigned
Provide design estimates using Company processes for estimating and create job quotes and contracts for the customer
Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards
Manage the implementation of the project design including working with the customers, coordinating with other nearby utility providers, with contractors to ensure site is prepared to grade, with firms providing traffic control, and providing onsite orientation and supervision to crews and contractors carrying out the work
Perform capitol forecasting for estimating allocation of man-power hours
Clearly and concisely communicate both written and verbally
Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees, external contractors, agencies, or other groups
Drive to work sites, mostly day trips with an occasional overnight stay, and work extended hours including evenings, weekends and an on-call rotation schedule as required
Work in all weather conditions
Perform individual lifts of equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays