What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at National Grid?
About us
Project Estimating plays a critical role in shaping National Grid's short and long term capital budgets for thecore 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 prepareaccurate and timely construction estimates for large scale complex construction projects. Estimates include all aspects of a project including materials, engineering, permitting, environmental compliance, construction,laborand equipment.
Key Accountabilities
- 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 tosupportstorage 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.
- 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.
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Salary
78,000 - $92,000 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.
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
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.
Salary : $78,000 - $92,000