Senior Estimator - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Legal Plan

Identity Theft & Monitoring Plan

Job summary

Michels Construction, Inc. in White Plains, NY is seeking a Senior Estimator to evaluate bid specs and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, solicit quotes, and ensure competitive bids are prepared for win opportunities.

This role partners with project teams to finalize bids and budgets with precision. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of related experience, a construction management degree, and proficiency with HCSS or B2W, plus a willingness to travel approximately 25% to job sites and pre-bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 10+ years of related 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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Solicit material and subcontractor quotes
• Ensure all bid requirements are met to win the project
• Collaborate with Project Management to follow up on bids and budgets

Skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HCSS

B2W

Job description

White Plains, NY

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining Michels Construction, Inc., where we do more than build transportation projects, we use them. Our business spans across North America and, just like everyone, we rely on hassle-free transportation. We approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The transportation industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include highways, tunnels, bridges, airport runways, railways, foundations and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

As a Senior Estimator, 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 want to win.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You want your work to be meaningful
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You are flexible and optimistic

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 10+ years of related 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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

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.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

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