Senior Estimator- Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Michels Corporation
Waco, TX, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Microsoft Office

Job description

The Michels Mission Critical team plays a critical role in the development of large, complex projects. The Mission Critical team consists of construction and technical professionals working with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into reliable outcomes. Like our field construction teams, our team takes into consideration the safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Senior Estimator can change yours.

As a On-Site Senior Estimator you will be responsible for supervising and assigning bids to a regional estimating staff. This position is additionally responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. This position must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received, as well as work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business and ensure customer needs are being met. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely matter.

Requirements

  • You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You proactively build and sustain relationships with clients and general/ sub-contractors, both while on the job and through networking outside of work.
  • You like to proactively communicate with client and your team at all times
  • You enjoy collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver proposals
  • You have a drive to get results

What it takes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from a 4 year college or university
  • Experience in utility construction estimating
  • At least 5 years of substation estimating experience
  • Must possess a 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
  • Being onsite at the Hubbard Data Center, Monday-Friday each week

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account, Why Michels Mission Critical, Inc.?
  • We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
  • 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
  • We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
  • We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
  • Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

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