Senior Estimator, Transmission; Hybrid

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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance.

All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Senior Estimator is responsible for developing estimates across the Eversource three‑state area. Responsible for ensuring that detailed scope for major projects is identified and documented to support accurate and timely cost estimates. In addition, this position supports the evaluation of cost estimates vs. actual project costs, identifying process improvements to drive improved accuracy for cost estimates. Individual must collaborate with estimate stake holders which include System Planning, Engineering, Standards, Major Projects, Procurement, Siting, Environmental, etc.

to ensure cost estimates consider the various risks and challenges experienced with constructing major projects in the electric industry.

• Development of estimates for major projects (typically over $1M).
• Support standardization of cost estimating templates across the three‑state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates.
• Develop strong collaboration with discipline engineering and support services to ensure accurate and complete cost estimates.
• Identification and quantification of project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications.
• Ability to present estimates to mgmt. in the review process.
• Utilize industry best practices for incorporating direct costs, indirect costs, support cost and overheads into project estimates.
• Support cost estimating tools and databases to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals.
• Support process improvement program for tools and metrics to measure cost estimate accuracy, man‑hour estimates to actuals, speed accuracy and cost to develop estimates, and ensure evolve estimate precision based on historical project estimates vs. actuals.
• Support QA/QC measures to ensure coordination and process improvement with other stakeholders including Major Projects, Engineering, Operations, etc.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working on competitive, high‑stakes projects that require strategic cost estimating and effective resource allocation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to adapt to evolving project requirements and market conditions.

• Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Strong technical knowledge and business acumen.
• Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and the impact for the Transmission Business.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents.
• Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems.
• Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to make…