Senior Estimator, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)
About The Position
The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates for major projects across Eversource's three-state area. This role involves identifying and documenting detailed scope for these projects to ensure accurate and timely cost estimations. The position also supports the evaluation of cost estimates against actual project costs and identifies process improvements to enhance estimation accuracy. The Senior Estimator will collaborate with various stakeholders, including System Planning, Engineering, Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, and Environmental teams, to ensure that cost estimates account for the risks and challenges associated with constructing major projects in the electric industry.
Requirements
- Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.
- A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen.
- Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and its impact on the Transmission Business.
- Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents.
- Working knowledge of information technology and the use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems.
- Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into understandable terms.
- Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Project Accounting System Knowledge (Power Plan – FSSP).
- Comprehensive Electric Industry Estimating Knowledge and Experience.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, or a similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of eight (5) years in the technical, operational, estimating, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility/construction industry.
- Four (4) years’ experience in one or more aspects of the job is required.
- Transmission experience is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred.
- Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable.
- Experience with an estimating system is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop estimates for major projects (typically over $1M).
- Support the standardization of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory for consistency and efficiency.
- Develop strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates.
- Identify and quantify project risks and their associated cost impacts and clarifications.
- Present estimates to management during the review process.
- Utilize industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support costs, and overheads into project estimates.
- Support cost estimating tools and databases to ensure estimates are well-documented and updated based on project actuals.
- Support process improvement programs for tools and metrics to measure cost estimate accuracy, man-hour estimates to actuals, speed accuracy, and cost to develop estimates, ensuring estimate precision evolves based on historical project data.
- Support QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with stakeholders like Major Projects, Engineering, and Operations.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program.
- Benefits programs overview available on careers site.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Eligible for a potential incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
