Senior Estimator, Transmission
Company: Eversource
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
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 stake holders which include System Planning, Engineering,
Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, Environmental, etc.
to ensure cost estimates consider the various risks and challenges
experienced with constructing major projects in the electric
industry.Essential Functions: -
- 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.Technical
Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: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 desirableEducation: - - -
- - - - - -
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Estimating or related
discipline Or Equivalent
- Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration
preferredExperience: - - - - - - -
- Five to eight years' experience in technical, operational,
estimating or engineering aspects of the electrical
utility/construction industryWorking Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as
required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as
necessary.Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:Set and Communicate
Direction and Priorities
- Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
- Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for
resolution
- Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
- Raise ideas for improvement
- Communicate, communicate, communicateBuild Trusting
Relationships
- Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and
customers.
- Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others
to do the same.
- Have honest dialogue with othersManage and Develop People
- Set performance goals that align with department and company
goals
- Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your
performance
- Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through
on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending
meetings, etc.Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work collaboratively within and across the organization to
achieve "One Company" and other goals
- Recognize and address cross functional implications of your
workCreate a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
- Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team,
colleagues, and customers in your workLead Change
- Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business
performance and customer service.
- Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
- Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to support changes in priorities
and work processesFocus on the Customer
- Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and
external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive
and timely mannerWorker Type:RegularNumber of Openings:1EEO
StatementEversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. - All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.VEVRRA
Federal ContractorVaccination Information: Eversource requires all
new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first
day of employment. -If you have any concerns regarding compliance
with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with
Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional
offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to
discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer
of employment and complies with all applicable laws.Emergency
Response:Responding to emergency situations to meet customers'
needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be
given an Emergency Restoration assignment. -This means you may be
called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal
responsibilities, work hours and location. -
Keywords: Eversource, Hartford , Senior Estimator, Transmission, Accounting, Auditing , Hartford, Connecticut
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