Junior Estimator

About MGE

MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients' expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Core Values

• Safety
• Continuous Development
• Respect
• Intregrity
• Performance
• Trust
• Fun

How You Can Make an Impact

The Junior Estimator will be responsible for preparing smaller scope lump sum bids. This position will develop proposals and estimates as assigned, and ensure they are done accurately and in a timely manner. The Junior Estimator will need to be detail-oriented and driven, with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the Estimating Team on larger-scale bids.

How You Will Contribute

• Prepare unitized and smaller scope lump sum bids.
• Ensure pricing is updated in Heavy Bid Software.
• Assist in the transfer of bid information to HeavyJob and Vista by Viewpoint.
• Maintain and source the best value and diverse subcontractors/suppliers/resources.
• Manage and update Activity Codebook/Material Codebook.
• Conduct a Project Handoff Meeting that is initiated by the Execution Team.
• Participate in project post-mortem reviews.

Your Prior Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience in a construction office environment performing administrative or project coordinator duties.
• Desired: - Degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Experience working with Diverse Supplier Tracking and Identification.
• Experience with contracts and AHJ Permits/Spec/Standards.
• 2 years of verifiable experience in a construction office environment performing administrative or project coordinator duties.
• Estimating experience preferred.
• Construction project management experience preferred.

Our Competitive Package

• Pay: $72,000 - $85,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K
• Flexible Time-off Policy that promotes a culture of freedom and responsibility for paid time-off.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
• Affirmative Action/EEO
• MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.
• Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements
• Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment. This role may require sitting at a desk working on a computer for a prolonged period of time. You must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.