Principal Estimator - Engineering; Hybrid

Position: Principal Estimator - Engineering (Hybrid)
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_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 _

Principal Estimator is responsible for the highest level of estimating work across the Eversource three state area   Responsible for accomplishing major, complex estimating activities including commercial bids  The incumbent is a recognized technical expert in all aspects of estimating functions and may serve as an estimating team leader for major projects, groups of projects, or bids

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* Essential Functions:

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* ** Cost Estimating*
* + Develops estimates for large major projects or suites of projects including FERC 1000 projects   typically, over $10M  
+ Leads estimate review process for competitive bid projects with the bid team
+ Provides expert peer review of estimates prepared internally and by outside vendors
+ Supports standardization methods of cost estimating templates across the three state territory to ensure consistency and efficiency for developing cost estimates
+ Identifies and quantifies project risks and associated risk/contingency cost impacts and clarifications as well as coordinating the risk effort with the project team and the enterprise risk committee
+ Develops contractor or vendor bid comparisons
+ Supports cost estimating tools and databases development to ensure estimates are well documented and updated based on project actuals

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + 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

** Technical*
* ** Knowledge/Skill/Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

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* _Technical Knowledge/Skill:_

+ Expert commercial estimating background including responding to competitive requests for proposals  RFP
+ Comprehensive electric industry estimating knowledge and experience
+ Knowledge of transmission and substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations
+ Lead efforts to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
+ Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and the impact for the Transmission Business
+ Knowledge of Eversource's office automation and information systems such as Power Plan, Maximo, etc
+ Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction
+ Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience
+ Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word  

Experience with working and developing an estimating system desirable

_Education_ :

+ A Bachelor's degree in engineering, project estimating, or similar is required   A focus in electrical engineering or estimating is preferred   An advanced degree Engineering or Business Administration is desirable

Ex _perience:_

+ Minimum of ten  10  years in the technical, operational, estimating or…