Senior Estimator - Michels Construction, Inc.

About the role

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining Michels Construction, Inc., where we do more than build transportation projects, we use them. Our business spans across North America and, just like everyone, we rely on hassle-free transportation. We approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The transportation industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include highways, tunnels, bridges, airport runways, railways, foundations and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Solicit material and subcontractor quotes
• Ensure that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is accomplished
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

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 a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Skills

• Desire to win
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Relishes new challenges and evolving technology
• Wants work to be meaningful
• Enjoys collaborating and communicating with teammates
• Likes to know efforts are noticed and appreciated
• Flexible and optimistic

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university
• 10+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)
• Negotiation experience
• Valid driver 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 meeting

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $115,000 USD - $159,000 USD. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.