Lead Estimator, Estimating

National Grid is hiring a Lead Estimator to work out of our Utica, New Hartford, NY location.

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.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

This position is one of National Grid's career path roles which provide for promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you develop and evolve in the position by gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills

Project Estimating plays a critical role in shaping National Grid's short- and long-term capital budgets for the core lines of businesses within the US. By working closely with numerous other departments including Engineering, Project Management, and Construction, our highly collaborative team develops detailed, defensible estimates using nationally recognized estimating techniques. Our unique position within the business allows us to participate as core project team members in challenging and interesting capital projects. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our own performance through team-developed department initiatives as well as analysis of actual spend to our estimates upon project completion

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field. ex: Project Management, Business Degree
• Or Associate Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience or in lieu of a degree, 15+ years of relevant work experience and training may be considered.
• Preferred - Utility Project Management, Risk Management and/or Estimating experience
• Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history.

• Good stakeholder engagement skills.

• Professional Estimator Certification in AACE International, ICEAA, or ASPE.
• 10+ years of estimating work experience
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles.
• Experience managing the unit cost libraries of professional estimating software programs.
• Knowledge of SAGE or other estimating software applications.
• Significant portfolio of completed construction estimates with documented success in actual results achieved.
• Experience working on Electric Utility construction projects.

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