Estimator - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program including Health, Dental, and Life insurance

401(k) plan

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading underground cable contractor in the United States is seeking an Estimator. Key responsibilities include evaluating bid specifications and collaborating with Project Management teams to ensure successful project bidding. The role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and travel flexibility are also required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination required.
• Estimating experience or exposure to the electrical/utility industry is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings to determine requirements.
• Follow up with subcontractors to ensure bids completion.
• Collaborate with Project Management teams on bids and budgets.
• Produce accurate work in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Apply a solid understanding of numbers in estimating.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of numbers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems. Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

Overview

As an Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received, and work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. Critical for success are the abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must. A strong understanding and being comfortable working with numbers has been a key success to this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings to determine requirements for successful bidding.
• Follow up with subcontractors to ensure bids are received and complete.
• Collaborate with Project Management teams to review bids and budgets to support winning the project.
• Produce highly accurate work in a timely manner with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Apply a solid understanding of numbers in estimating and cost analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of both.
• Estimating experience or exposure to the electrical/utility industry.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record.
• Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO / Voluntary Self-Identification

Michels Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We support voluntary self-identification of veteran status and disability as part of our compliance with OFCCP requirements. Information provided is confidential and used for reporting purposes only. Completion is voluntary and does not affect your opportunity for employment.