Senior Estimator- Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Michels Corporation · Cheyenne, WY · 1 mo ago
On-siteFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No metadata like Job ID. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Key parts:
- Location: Project-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required (travel info). This could go under Schedule? Actually travel is not schedule but maybe we can include under a "Travel" but not required heading. Since we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Travel could be part of Schedule? Not exactly. Could be omitted if not fitting. But we need preserve all substantive info. Travel is substantive. Could we put under Schedule? Not accurate. Could we create a custom heading? Not allowed. The instruction: use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No metadata like Job ID. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Key parts:
- Location: Project-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required (travel info). This could go under Schedule? Actually travel is not schedule but maybe we can include under a "Travel" but not required heading. Since we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Travel could be part of Schedule? Not exactly. Could be omitted if not fitting. But we need preserve all substantive info. Travel is substantive. Could we put under Schedule? Not accurate. Could we create a custom heading? Not allowed. The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should use those headings only? It says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely they expect only those headings. So we need to map content to those sections.
We have:
- About the role: could include overview paragraph about role, mission, etc.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe education/experience.
- Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe technical skills.
- Benefits: list benefits.
- Pay: not mentioned; no pay info, so omit.
- Schedule: travel % maybe? Could treat travel as schedule? Not ideal but maybe we can put travel info under Schedule as "Approximately 75% travel required". Since no explicit schedule (hours) given, we can still include travel as schedule? Might be acceptable.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive info: location, employment type, travel, overview, responsibilities, etc.
We need to avoid boilerplate: EEO, privacy policy link, etc. Remove "AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability" and link.
Also remove "Help Build the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure" maybe part of overview? It's a tagline; could be included in About the role.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft sections:
About the role
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely they expect only those headings. So we need to map content to those sections.
We have:
- About the role: could include overview paragraph about role, mission, etc.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe education/experience.
- Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe technical skills.
- Benefits: list benefits.
- Pay: not mentioned; no pay info, so omit.
- Schedule: travel % maybe? Could treat travel as schedule? Not ideal but maybe we can put travel info under Schedule as "Approximately 75% travel required". Since no explicit schedule (hours) given, we can still include travel as schedule? Might be acceptable.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive info: location, employment type, travel, overview, responsibilities, etc.
We need to avoid boilerplate: EEO, privacy policy link, etc. Remove "AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability" and link.
Also remove "Help Build the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure" maybe part of overview? It's a tagline; could be included in About the role.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft sections:
About the role
... paragraph(s) describing role overview.
We need to include location, employment type, travel? Could embed in About the role paragraph. Responsibilities: list from "Key Responsibilities" and "What You'll Do". Combine into- .
Requirements: education and experience: "What It Takes" includes Bachelor's degree ... and 2+ years ... etc. Also "Valid driver's license ..." maybe under Requirements.
Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications: experience with software etc. Could separate.
Skills: maybe technical skills: proficiency with MS Office, estimating software, analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving.
Benefits: list from "Comprehensive Benefits Package".
Schedule: travel approx 75% and long-term onsite assignments.
Let's extract details.
From posting:
Location: Project-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required
Overview paragraph: "Help Build the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure... Estimators play a key role..."
About Michels Infrastructure Solutions paragraph.
Position Overview: "As an Estimator, you will support preconstruction and project pursuit efforts by preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid evaluations, and pricing analyses for hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Working closely with operations, procurement, project management, and preconstruction teams, you will evaluate project requirements, identify project risks and opportunities, and help develop competitive proposals that position MIS for success.This role provides exposure to all phases of project development and execution while supporting some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in North America.Success requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy."
Key Responsibilities bullet list:
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, budgets, and proposal support documents for mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, schedules, and contract requirements to fully understand project scope.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Support procurement and operations teams in developing pricing strategies and execution plans.
- Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities.
- Assist with estimate reviews, bid submissions, and project turnover activities.
What You'll Do list (more detailed):
- Develop conceptual estimates, budget estimates, and detailed construction estimates.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for site development, mass grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, fiber infrastructure, ground improvement, structural concrete, and power infrastructure scopes.
- Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, and other bid documents.
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and scope definitions.
- Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect project costs.
- Support bid reviews and estimate presentations with project leadership.
- Assist with developing project schedules, production assumptions, and execution strategies.
- Participate in constructability reviews and risk assessment discussions.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost history records, and pricing information.
- Support project handoff activities to ensure estimating assumptions and project risks are properly communicated to project teams.
Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.? bullet list (could be part of About the role or Benefits? It's about company; maybe we can include in About the role as extra description.)
But we need to avoid duplication; we can incorporate some of that into About the role.
Comprehensive Benefits Package list:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan
- Benefits may vary based on position and location.
Why You? list (maybe not needed; could be omitted as not a standard heading). Could be considered as "Skills" or "Qualifications"? It's more about personal traits. Could be omitted to keep sections thin? But we need preserve substantive info. Could put under "Skills" as personal attributes.
What It Takes (Requirements):
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline and 2+ years of estimating, construction, engineering, project management, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting heavy civil, utility, mission-critical, industrial, power, EPC, or infrastructure construction projects is preferred.
- Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, geotechnical reports, and project schedules.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and estimate development.
- Understanding of construction means and methods, productivity factors, material pricing, labor costs, and equipment utilization.
- Experience coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, procurement teams, and operations personnel.
- Knowledge of site development, mass grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, concrete construction, power infrastructure, telecommunications, or mission-critical construction preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with HeavyBid, HCSS, B2W Estimate, Bluebeam, AGTEK, InEight, Primavera P6, or similar estimating software is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required. Travel may include extended durations based on project assignments and business needs.
We need to split into Requirements, Qualifications, Skills maybe.
Requirements: education + experience (minimum). Could be the Bachelor's degree + 2+ years.
Qualifications: preferred experience (heavy civil etc.), knowledge, software proficiency, etc.
Skills: analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, ability to manage multiple estimates, driver's license, travel ability.
But travel ability maybe schedule.
Let's decide:
About the role
Combine overview paragraphs: Help Build..., About Michels..., Position Overview.
Responsibilities
- combine Key Responsibilities and What You'll Do items (maybe deduplicate). We'll list all.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree ... and 2+ years experience ...; Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required.
maybe also include ability to manage multiple estimates? That's skill.
But we need to keep travel info maybe under Schedule.
Let's put travel under Schedule.
Thus Requirements: education + experience + driver's license.
Qualifications: preferred experience (heavy civil etc.), knowledge of specific areas, proficiency with MS Office, experience with estimating software.
Skills: analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines, ability to review drawings etc. Actually reviewing drawings is ability; could be skill.
But we might overlap.
Simplify: Use Requirements for education/experience/driver's license. Qualifications for preferred experience/knowledge/software. Skills for analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, ability to manage multiple estimates.
Schedule: travel approx 75% and long-term onsite.
Benefits: list.
Let's craft.
Need to ensure no boilerplate: remove "Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?" maybe we can incorporate into About the role as a paragraph about company strengths. But we can keep as part of About the role.
We'll output:
About the role
Help Build the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure... (the overview). Combine Michels description and Position Overview.
We'll need to write concise but preserve all info. Let's draft About the role paragraph: "Help Build the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure: The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers begins long before construction starts. Accurate estimating, detailed quantity takeoffs, strategic planning, and strong collaboration between preconstruction and operations teams are critical to securing projects and positioning them for successful execution. Estimators play a key role in evaluating opportunities, developing competitive pricing, identifying risks, and helping project teams execute with confidence. Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS) brings together the full capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies under a Super General Contractor (Super GC) model, providing mission-critical owners and developers with a single point of accountability for every phase of project execution. By combining self-performed specialty design, construction, and commissioning services, MIS delivers large-scale, multidisciplinary projects with greater control over safety, quality, schedule, and cost. MIS specializes in the delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities, leveraging expertise across mass grading and site development, wet and dry utilities, fiber and telecommunications infrastructure, ground improvement, deep foundations, structural concrete, power infrastructure, and commissioning. Our integrated delivery approach enables customers to partner with a single-source team capable of executing some of North America's most complex and demanding infrastructure projects. As an Estimator, you will support preconstruction and project pursuit efforts by preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid evaluations, and pricing analyses for hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Working closely with operations, procurement, project management, and preconstruction teams, you will evaluate project requirements, identify project risks and opportunities, and help develop competitive proposals that position MIS for success. This role provides exposure to all phases of project development and execution while supporting some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in North America. Success requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy." That's a lot but preserves. Now Responsibilities: combine both lists. Let's list items