Lead Estimator - Transmission (Overhead) - Flexible Regions

Michels Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Identity Theft Protection and Monitor"

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator - Transmission to lead estimating on overhead transmission projects across North America.

You will review bids, develop pricing strategies, mentor estimators, and partner with Operations, Procurement, and Project Management to deliver competitive, executable estimates. You will travel approximately 25% and support major pursuits, contributing to safety, quality, and on-time project turnover while guiding teams through complex bid cycles and risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related estimating experience on transmission projects.
• Ability to mentor estimators and lead bid development.
• Experience with pricing strategies and risk evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for overhead transmission projects.
• Develop pricing strategies and review bids for accuracy.
• Mentor and train Estimators across the team.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement and PMs on estimates.
• Support project pursuits from opportunity to award.
• Maintain organized estimate documentation and historical cost data.

Skills

Overhead transmission

Estimating leadership

Mentoring estimators

Bid pricing

Risk analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Project planning

Tools

Estimating software

Cost management tools

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator - Transmission to lead estimating on overhead transmission projects across North America.

You will review bids, develop pricing strategies, mentor estimators, and partner with Operations, Procurement, and Project Management to deliver competitive, executable estimates. You will travel approximately 25% and support major pursuits, contributing to safety, quality, and on-time project turnover while guiding teams through complex bid cycles and risk