Transmission & Distribution Estimator - Michels Power, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Review bid requirements for projects ranging approximately from $500K to $10M, ensuring all aspects of the scope are fully documented and accounted for
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for transmission and distribution construction projects
• Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage
• Aggressively follow up with subcontractors to ensure competitive bid participation
• Develop project schedules and cost forecasts
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual comparisons throughout the estimating process
• Collaborate with Project Management teams to follow up on bids, budgets, and close business opportunities
• Properly turn over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers
• Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns
• Maintain accurate, organized estimate documentation and bid records

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, transmission & distribution, or utility construction
• Experience with negotiation and subcontractor coordination
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in transmission, distribution, or utility infrastructure construction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Accubid, HCSS, or similar)
• Exposure to project management or field operations
• Experience working with utility clients, co-ops, or municipalities

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-based work and field/site visits
• Frequent standing, walking, along with desk-based work
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work may include exposure to outdoor weather, active job sites, and moderate noise levels
• Requires close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment for detailed estimating work
• About 25% travel required for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and preconstruction support

Why Michels Power, Inc.

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record
• Industry leader in utility, transmission, and distribution infrastructure construction
• Family-owned company with long-term stability
• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development
• Work on high-impact projects that power communities and economies
• Strong safety culture—everyone is responsible

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• HSA / FSA Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal & Identity Protection