Senior Substation Construction Estimator: Cost & Risk Lead

PSEG; Town of Oyster Bay (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG is seeking an experienced Estimator to provide project-related estimating services for electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects. The role requires thinking out of the box with strong engineering and estimating skills to deliver reliable total project cost estimates.

You will prepare detailed and high-level estimates from one-line diagrams and drawings, review scope (risk), and communicate changes to cost estimates with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a Business discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in estimating, scheduling, engineering, business financials, construction, and/or project management.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in estimating.
• Knowledge of electric utility operating policies, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with substation/transmission line equipment and operations.
• Able to read/understand electrical one lines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and high-level cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution and substation projects.
• Prepare conceptual cost estimates from one-line diagrams, engineering drawings and sketches.
• Perform review of project scope and scope assessments (risk).
• Research, analyze and evaluate information pertaining to technological advancements.
• Consults with various businesses, on options, costs and technology/IT alternatives.
• Develop detailed bid estimates, evaluations and analysis to assist in the performance of contractor reviews.
• Communicate with project management and internal stakeholders on proposed changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Establish a mechanism to continuously update cost and labor databases.
• Analyze and assess project alternatives to identify most cost effective option.
• Prepare range estimates for ambiguous scope items.
• Directly communicate with industry experts to obtain and evaluate information relating to productivity standards, equipment and technological advances.
• Identification of scope assessment (risk) to determine financial exposure of a project assuring proper funding to complete the project. Provide project team with identification of areas that require increased project control effort to avoid over-expenditures.
• Analyzes and archives project estimate and cost data, establishing a foundation of historical documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Cost estimation

Reading electrical one-lines

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business

Tools

SAGE Timberline

Job description

PSEG is seeking an experienced Estimator to provide project-related estimating services for electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects. The role requires thinking out of the box with strong engineering and estimating skills to deliver reliable total project cost estimates.

You will prepare detailed and high-level estimates from one-line diagrams and drawings, review scope (risk), and communicate changes to cost estimates with project teams.