Manager, Strategic Estimating

Capital Program & Budget Integration

• Align strategic cost estimates with capital planning efforts to optimize budget forecasting and resource allocation.
• Support the development and management of the 1-Year and 5-Year capital budget.
• Drive coordination between Transmission Business Unit priorities and broader corporate financial objectives.
• Implement best practices for cost control, value engineering, and capital efficiency.

Regulatory & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Work in coordination with the Regulatory and Rates department to ensure cost estimates align with FERC Transmission Rate Protocols, ISO-NE requirements, and state Transmission Cost Adjustment Mechanisms.
• Prepare and support regulatory filings, cost recovery mechanisms, and project cost justification efforts.
• Engage with external partners, including vendors and contractors, to ensure alignment on competitive cost structures.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Deep expertise in competitive bid management, strategic cost estimation, and project pricing strategies.
• Strong understanding of cost estimation for large-scale utility, infrastructure, and/or DOE-funded projects.
• Ability to develop innovative estimating approaches for projects with minimal scope definition.
• Experience in market-based cost modeling, procurement strategies, and risk-based pricing techniques.
• Proficiency in project cost accounting systems (PowerPlan, FSSP) and estimating tools.
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission, distribution, and substation project cost structures.
• Ability to translate complex technical and financial data into competitive bid strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team, applying effective leadership skills.
• 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 formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience.
• Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Project Accounting System Knowledge (Power Plan – FSSP)
• Comprehensive Electric Industry Estimating Knowledge and Experience

Education:        

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration desirable.

Experience:

• Ten years related experience with at least five years’ experience in major project cost estimating (electric transmission preferred).
• Experience in technical, operational, or engineering aspects of electric utility industry.
• Experience in large-scale competitive bidding, or utility/infrastructure cost estimation preferred.
• Transmission experience strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

$159,800.00-$177,550.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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