Estimator, Substations - Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.

About the role

Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. is a sought-after power delivery contractor that builds transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, and handles natural disaster repairs. Our work aims to improve lives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings to ensure successful bidding and project winning.
• Aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure bids are received.
• Work with Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.
• Review bid requirements for projects under $500K, ensuring all aspects are documented and accounted for.

Requirements

• Produce highly accurate work in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• A strong understanding and comfort working with numbers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a 4-year college or university.
• 5-8 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Utility construction experience highly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and assist other team members without management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan.
• 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $167,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position. Pay will be determined based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Not specified.

Why Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.?

• We are committed to hiring the best people and providing them with the best equipment.
• We are dedicated to improving the West Coast’s energy infrastructure.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• We are family-owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You are up to new challenges and opportunities.
• You cringe when you hear: "Because that’s the way we’ve always done it."
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success.
• You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives.

What it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a 4-year college or university.
• 5-8 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Utility construction experience highly preferred.
• 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.