Estimator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Installing underground infrastructure for natural gas transmission and distribution is critical to ensuring safe, reliable energy delivery and supporting the nation's growing energy demands. Michels Utility Services, Inc. is a trusted leader in natural gas infrastructure construction, specializing in the installation of transmission pipelines, distribution systems, regulator stations, and related underground facilities. Our teams execute complex projects ranging from large-diameter transmission pipeline installations and system expansions to integrity upgrades and maintenance programs that safely deliver natural gas to homes, businesses, and communities across the country. Through innovative construction methods, a relentless focus on safety, and industry-leading expertise, we help utility owners expand capacity, improve system reliability, and meet the evolving energy needs of their customers. From greenfield construction to system modernization projects, our work plays a vital role in powering everyday life. Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Utility Services, 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. Follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received, and work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of both
Estimating experience or exposure to the utility industry
Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel
Ability to travel 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Evaluate bid specifications and drawings.
Ensure all requirements for successful bidding and project win are understood.
Follow up with subcontractors to ensure bids are received.
Work with Project Management teams to follow up on bids and budgets to close business.