Estimator, Estimating
Syracuse, NY, US, 13202
The Opportunity
National Grid is hiring an Estimator for our Electric Investment & Resource Planning department. This hybrid role can be based in either Syracuse or another of our Upstate NY offices.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
The Role
The Estimator will prepare accurate and timely construction estimates for large scale complex construction projects. Estimates include all aspects of a project including materials, engineering, permitting, environmental compliance, construction, labor and equipment.
What You'll Do
• Create, test and maintain assemblies and models in Sage Estimating Software
• Prepare accurate and timely construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual agreements, materials, permitting, environmental, construction labor, and equipment. Incorporate solid understanding of the utility construction process into complex estimates
• Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced and included in the project estimate
• Determine understanding of risk associated with large capital projects and the application of contingency. This would include application and development of risk registers, Quantitative Risk Assessments, and/or Monte Carlo Simulations.
• Revise and update the estimating system software to support storage and retrieval of estimating information and enhance efficiency and operability of the system
• Monitor year-on-year accuracy of estimated costs and challenge business processes in order to ensure National Grid is compliant with applicable regulations and deliver projects on budget. Perform planned versus actual evaluations upon project completions for costs and schedule. Document findings and develop improvement plans based on the analysis
• Work independently to manage schedule and workload in order to meet need dates
About You
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or Business with 3+ years of estimating experience OR an associate degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience preferred
• High school diploma with 10+ years of estimating experience required
• MS Office proficiency required
• Knowledge of SAGE or other estimating software applications required
• Experience managing the unit cost libraries of professional estimating software programs
• Professional Estimator Certification in AACE International, ICEAA, or ASPE or progress toward certification preferred
• Portfolio of completed construction estimates with documented success
• Experience working on Electric Utility construction projects preferred
• Valid driver's license required
More Information
Salary
$82,000 - $97,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Nearest Major Market: Syracuse