Electrical Estimator - Industrial - Michels Power, Inc.

About the role

Location: Neenah, WI – Full‑Time

The Electrical Estimator – Industrial & Medium Voltage evaluates bid specifications and drawings to ensure all requirements are understood and accounted for, developing competitive bids, tracking budgets, and supporting successful project award and turnover. This role works closely with subcontractors and Project Management teams on projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies and regulations.
• Review bid specifications and drawings for projects ranging approximately from $500K to $10M, ensuring full scope coverage.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for industrial electrical and medium‑voltage systems.
• Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing.
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage.
• Develop project schedules and cost forecasts to support estimating accuracy.
• Track and analyze budget‑to‑actual comparisons throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Project Management to follow up on bids, budgets, and award status.
• Properly turn over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers.
• Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, gaps, or constructability issues.
• Maintain organized and well‑documented estimate files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3–5 years of related experience in estimating, construction, or electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with negotiation and subcontractor engagement.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in utility, industrial, or electrical construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Accubid).
• Exposure to project management or field operations.
• Experience estimating medium‑voltage or industrial electrical projects.

Core Developmental Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Personal Accountability
• Drives Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness
• Self‑Development

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office work and occasional field/site visits.
• Frequent standing and walking, with regular desk‑based work.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work may include exposure to outdoor conditions, construction sites, and moderate noise levels.
• Requires close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment for detailed estimating work.
• Approximately 25 % travel required for jobsite visits, pre‑bid meetings, and preconstruction support.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA Options
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans
• Investment of approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development
• Strong safety culture and family‑owned company stability
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects supporting energy, industrial, and mission‑critical infrastructure