Senior or Principal Estimator

Join to apply for the Senior or Principal Estimator role at Portland General Electric

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior or Principal Estimator role at Portland General Electric

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

As a Senior / Principal Estimator at PGE you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and comprehensive budgets are developed for our capital construction projects. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and procurement teams, to assess and forecast the costs associated with infrastructure development, equipment installations, and system upgrades. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to informed decision-making, efficient resource allocation, and the successful completion of projects within budget.

The capital construction projects you will primarily support are related to substation and transmission / distribution work. These projects involve the construction, expansion, and upgrade of electrical substations, as well as the installation and maintenance of transmission and distribution infrastructure. You may also support projects related to generation plants.

This role combines construction knowledge with financial expertise—you’ll have a deep understanding of financial principals, data analytics, cost engineering and construction processes to build detailed cost models, maintain estimating databases, and read / interpret technical drawings, blueprints and specifications.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need :

• Expertise in construction, engineering, and / or cost estimating, preferably within the electric utility or energy industry. Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices is crucial.
• Strong understanding of the principles of cost engineering (preferred AACE certified, or any recognized certificates related to cost estimating / controls, or project management.)
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience with cost estimation methods and tools such as parametric, analogous, and bottom-up estimating. Experience with cost estimation software and specialized cost databases.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

We're hiring for a position open to both Senior Estimator and Principal Estimator level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Estimator :

Principal Estimator :

Education / Experience / Certificates

Minimum Competencies

Functional Competencies

Physical, Schedule / Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive :

Schedule / Attendance :

Physical Capabilities :

Environment

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Compensation Range :

$72,900.00 - $173,875.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Utilities

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Portland General Electric by 2x

Get notified about new Senior Estimator jobs in Portland, OR .

Portland, OR $49,000.00-$50,000.00 1 week ago

Senior Project Manager Supply Chain - Limited Time Duration

Portland, OR $94,490.00-$118,113.00 2 weeks ago

Senior Landscape Architect | Project Manager

Portland, OR $120,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago

Senior Emergency Preparedness Project Manager

Portland, OR $100,000.00-$125,000.00 4 months ago

Ridgefield, WA $120,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago

Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Hydropower

Portland, OR $131,000.00-$230,000.00 4 weeks ago

Portland, OR $117,000.00-$133,000.00 3 weeks ago

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area $120,000.00-$175,000.00 3 weeks ago

Lake Oswego, OR $72,000.00-$137,300.00 1 month ago

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area 5 months ago

Portland, OR $109,000.00-$155,000.00 3 days ago

Senior Estimator (Electrical Construction) - With signing fees!

Portland, OR $110,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr