Industrial & Medium-Voltage Electrical Estimator

Michels; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator – Industrial & Medium Voltage to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, coordinating with subcontractors and project teams to develop competitive bids and track budgets.

The role supports project award and turnover across heavy industrial electrical and medium-voltage markets. The estimator will prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and vendor pricing, with travel to job sites as needed.

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, construction, or electrical infrastructure
• Experience with negotiation and subcontractor engagement
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies
• Review bid specifications and drawings for projects ranging approximately from $500K to $10M, ensuring full scope coverage
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for industrial electrical and medium-voltage systems
• Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing
• Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage
• Develop project schedules and cost forecasts to support estimating accuracy
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual comparisons throughout the bid lifecycle
• Collaborate with Project Management to follow up on bids, budgets, and award status
• Properly turnover bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers
• Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, gaps, or constructability issues
• Maintain organized and well-documented estimate files
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Estimating

Subcontractor engagement

Budgeting and cost forecasting

Bid development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Office

Cost estimating software

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator – Industrial & Medium Voltage to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, coordinating with subcontractors and project teams to develop competitive bids and track budgets.

The role supports project award and turnover across heavy industrial electrical and medium-voltage markets. The estimator will prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and vendor pricing, with travel to job sites as needed.