Estimator, Substations - Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.

Michels Corporation•San Jose, CA

6h•$111,000 - $167,000

About The Position

Strengthening the West Coast’s power grid isn’t for the weak. Keeping electricity flowing and the lights might not be a 9-to-5 desk job, but it is a chance to do meaningful work. Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. is a sought-after power delivery contractor. We do what is needed – from building transmission lines and substations to distribution networks and natural disaster repairs. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. can change yours. As an Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. Estimators review bid requirements for projects that are approximately $500K or less, ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for. Critical for success are the abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must. A strong understanding and being comfortable working with numbers has been a key success to this role. This position provides assistance and direction to other team members but has no management responsibilities. The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $167,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position. Pay will be determined based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from a 4 year college or university
5-8 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner
Maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Communication skills, both oral and written
Strong understanding and being comfortable working with numbers

Nice To Haves

Utility construction experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
Aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received
Work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business
Review bid requirements for projects that are approximately $500K or less, ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for