Senior Estimator- Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Michels Corporation • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Michels Mission Critical team plays a critical role in the development of large, complex projects. The Mission Critical team consists of construction and technical professionals working with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into reliable outcomes. Like our field construction teams, our team takes into consideration the safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Estimator can change yours.
As a On-Site Senior Estimator you will be responsible for supervising and assigning bids to a regional estimating staff. This position is additionally responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. This position must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received, as well as work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business and ensure customer needs are being met. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely matter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from a 4 year college or university
• Experience in utility construction estimating
• At least 5 years of substation estimating 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
• Being onsite at the Hubbard Data Center, Monday-Friday each week

Nice To Haves

• Thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• Relish new challenges and evolving technology
• Proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/ sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work.
• Proactively communicate with client and your team at all times
• Enjoy collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver proposals
• Have a drive to get results

Responsibilities

• Supervising and assigning bids to a regional estimating staff.
• Evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project.
• 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 and ensure customer needs are being met.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive paid time off plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior