Estimator – Project Delivery (Utility)

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking an Associate Estimator in Northboro, MA for our Project Estimating department. This hybrid role offers a clear career path with promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you gain experience and technical skills.

The Estimator prepares accurate, timely construction estimates for large scale projects, covering materials, labor, equipment, permitting, environmental compliance and design changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field; or at least 2 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning, design, and construction process.
• Able to work and interact with various team members during all phases of projects.

Responsibilities

• Training sessions and mentoring to learn the National Grid business structure, the utility business and estimating practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Consult and collaborate with vendors, personnel in other departments or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Challenge existing ways of working and continuously seek ways to do things better in order to drive greater efficiencies within assigned area.
• Work independently to manage schedule and workload in order to meet need dates.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

2+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

National Grid plc is seeking an Associate Estimator in Northboro, MA for our Project Estimating department. This hybrid role offers a clear career path with promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you gain experience and technical skills.

The Estimator prepares accurate, timely construction estimates for large scale projects, covering materials, labor, equipment, permitting, environmental compliance and design changes.