Estimator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Michels Utility Services, Inc. Estimator, Harrisburg, PA Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying. It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation – traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key elements of our Core Values. As a leading natural gas utility contractor, Michels Utility Services, Inc. has a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in-town distribution networks. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours. The Estimator, under direct supervision, is responsible for completing and evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring the team has everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow up with subcontractors and venders to ensure quotes are received. It is essential to have the ability to take direction, work independently, and manage time effectively. Critical for success are strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously. Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.? We’ve been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right. We respect our people, our people, our customers, and the communities in which we work Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality We are family owned and operated We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. Why you? You want to do your best work with the best crews You relish new challenges and evolving technology You pride yourself in exceeding expectations You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated You possess strong communication skills You are self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
A valid driver’s license
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated
Able to work independently when necessary

Nice To Haves

Utility Construction experience
Negotiating experience

Responsibilities

Completing and evaluating bid specifications and drawings
Ensuring the team has everything required to successfully bid and win the project
Aggressively follow up with subcontractors and venders to ensure quotes are received
Ability to take direction
Work independently
Manage time effectively
Manage multiple bids simultaneously