Concrete Estimator, Heavy Civil - Michels Construction, Inc.
About the role
As a Concrete Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, solicit material and subcontractor quotes, and ensure that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is accomplished. This position will also work with Project Management teams to follow up on bids and budgets to close the business. It is essential to be forward-thinking, performance-driven, and quality-focused. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely manner.
Why Michels Construction, Inc.?
Our business spans across North America, and we approach each project with a desire to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. Our projects include wharfs and ports, dams, water resiliency, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, bridges, railways, and more. Our work improves lives.
- We support dynamic and growing industries
- We are family-owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We are part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
Depending on your position and location, you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university
- 3+ years of related heavy civil construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)
- Negotiation experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
Position requires around 25% travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meetings.
Skills
- Thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- Relish new challenges and evolving technology
- Enjoy collaborating and communicating with teammates
- Like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- Result-driven and self-motivated