Senior Estimator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.
About The Position
Installing underground infrastructure for power transmission and distribution, gas transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and communication networks is a critical step in strengthening grid resilience, ensuring reliable energy and communication services, and supporting the integration of renewable energy into existing systems. Michels Utility Services, Inc. is one of the most trusted utility infrastructure contractors in the United States. We do it all, from installing underground electric transmission and distribution systems, gas transmission and distribution pipelines, and duct banks to directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic, and coaxial cable. Our expertise supports the safe, reliable delivery of energy and communications across the country. Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours. As a Senior 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 7+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of both
- Estimating experience and exposure to the utility industry and/or mission critical/data center projects
- Valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
- Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced Excel experience
- 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
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
