Estimator, Estimating

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National Grid is hiring an Estimator for our Gas Estimating department in Waltham, MA. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locations.

Department Overview

Gas Estimating plays a critical role in shaping National Grid’s short- and long-term capital budgets for the core lines of business within the US. By working closely with numerous other departments, including Engineering, Project Management, and Construction, our highly collaborative team develops detailed estimates. 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 performance through team-developed department initiatives, as well as through the analysis of actual spending compared to our estimates upon project completion.

Job Purpose

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

The Estimator will prepare accurate, and timely construction estimates for large-scale construction projects. Estimates will include all aspects of a project, including materials, engineering, permitting, environmental compliance, construction, labor, and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Salary

$93k - $109k 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.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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.