Estimator, Foundations - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Legal plan

Identity theft monitoring

Job summary

Michels Construction, Inc. is seeking an Estimator, Foundations to support our heavy civil projects in North America. You will evaluate bid specifications and drawings, solicit quotes, and coordinate with project teams to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

The role requires 6+ years of foundations estimating experience, a bachelor’s degree in construction management, and travel roughly 25% to job sites and pre-bid events; proficiency in HCSS/B2W and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent with 6+ years of foundations construction estimating experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W).
• Must possess a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Position requires around 25% travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meetings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Solicit material and subcontractor quotes and ensure all bid requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Project Management to follow up on bids and budgets.
• Produce accurate, timely estimates and contribute to winning bids.

Skills

MS Office

Estimating software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

HCSS

B2W

Job description

Estimator, Foundations - Michels Construction, Inc.

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Our business spans across North America and, we approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The heavy civil industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include Wharfs and ports, Dams, water resiliency, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, bridges, railways, and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

As an Estimator, Foundations, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings, soliciting material and subcontractor quotes, and ensuring that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is accomplished. This position will also 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.

• 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
• We offer 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 positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You are a result driven individual who is self-motivated

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 6+ years of related foundations construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)
• Must posses a 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

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.

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As set forth in Michels Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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