Estimator, Heavy Civil - Michels Construction, Inc.
About The Position
If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Infrastructure Operations team. Infrastructure Operations does more than build transportation projects, we use them. Our business spans across North America and, just like everyone, we rely on hassle-free transportation. We approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The transportation industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include highways, tunnels, bridges, airport runways, railways and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours. As an Estimator, Foundations your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings, soliciting material and subcontractor quotes, and ensuring that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is accomplished. This position will also work with Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. It is essential to be forward thinking, performance driven and quality focused. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university
- 3+ years of related heavy civil construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)
- Negotiation experience
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
Responsibilities
- Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
- Attend pre-bid meetings
- Solicit material and subcontractor quotes
- Ensure that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is accomplished
- Work with Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
