Senior Estimator, Transmission

• Developing estimates for major projects (typically over $1M) across the Eversource three-state area
• Ensuring detailed scope for major projects is identified and documented to support accurate and timely cost estimates
• Supporting the evaluation of cost estimates vs. actual project costs, identifying process improvements to drive improved accuracy for cost estimates
• Collaborating with estimate stakeholders (System Planning, Engineering, Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, Environmental, etc.) to ensure cost estimates consider risks and challenges
• Supporting standardization of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory
• Developing strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services
• Identification and quantification of project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications
• Presenting estimates to mgmt. in the review process
• Utilizing industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support cost and overheads into project estimates
• Supporting cost estimating tools and databases to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals
• Supporting process improvement program for tools and metrics to measure cost estimate accuracy, man-hour estimates to actuals, speed accuracy and cost to develop estimates
• Supporting QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with other stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project estimating, similar discipline or equivalent experience
• A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) 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
• 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 the impact for the Transmission Business
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents
• Working knowledge of information technology and 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
• 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, Word
• Experience with an estimating system desirable

Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable

• Highly competitive total rewards package
• Potential incentive
• Hybrid schedules for certain roles