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Eversource Energy · 12 hours ago

Senior Estimator, Transmission (Hybrid)

Westwood, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a utility company that provides energy services to customers in the New England region. They are seeking a Senior Estimator responsible for developing cost estimates for major projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project costs are accurately assessed and documented.

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Responsibilities

Development of estimates for major projects (typically over $1M)

Support standardization of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates

Develop strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates

Identification and quantification of project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications

Ability to present estimates to mgmt. in the review process

Utilize industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support cost 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 program for tools and metrics to measure cost estimate accuracy, man-hour estimates to actuals, speed accuracy and cost to develop estimates, and ensure evolve estimate precision based on historical project estimates vs. actuals

Support QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with other stakeholders including Major Projects, Engineering, Operations, etc

Qualification

Transmission power system knowledgeCost estimating expertiseProject Accounting System KnowledgeMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position

Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles

Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs

All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed

Senior Estimator is responsible for developing estimates across the Eversource three-state area

Responsible for ensuring that detailed scope for major projects is identified and documented to support accurate and timely cost estimates

In addition, this position supports the evaluation of cost estimates vs. actual project costs, identifying process improvements to drive improved accuracy for cost estimates

Individual must collaborate with estimate stakeholders which include System Planning, Engineering, Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, Environmental, etc

Development of estimates for major projects (typically over $1M)

Support standardization of cost estimating templates across the three-state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates

Develop strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates

Identification and quantification of project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications

Ability to present estimates to management in the review process

Utilize industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support cost and overheads into project estimates

Support cost estimating tools and databases to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals

Support QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with other stakeholders including Major Projects, Engineering, Operations, etc

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations

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 into terms that are meaningful to the audience

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

Education: A Bachelor's degree in engineering, project estimating, similar discipline or equivalent experience

A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred

Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred

Experience: Five to eight years' experience in 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 and transmission experience is strongly preferred

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required

Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary