Senior Estimator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

FSA/HSA benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

Michels Utility Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to evaluate bid specs and drawings, ensuring complete bid capture.

You will follow up with subcontractors and collaborate with Project Management to align bids with budgets, delivering accurate, timely estimates with strong numerical precision. We value safety, reliability, and a track record of quality work in natural gas infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years of related experience in estimating or utility industry exposure.
• Solid Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel; strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings to ensure complete bid capture.
• Follow up with subcontractors to secure bids and coordinate with Project Management on budgets.
• Produce accurate estimates and maintain attention to detail throughout the bidding process.

Skills

Bid estimation

Communication

Excel

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Installing underground infrastructure for natural gas transmission and distribution is critical to ensuring safe, reliable energy delivery and supporting the nation's growing energy demands.

Michels Utility Services, Inc. is a trusted leader in natural gas infrastructure construction, specializing in the installation of transmission pipelines, distribution systems, regulator stations, and related underground facilities. Our teams execute complex projects ranging from large-diameter transmission pipeline installations and system expansions to integrity upgrades and maintenance programs that safely deliver natural gas to homes, businesses, and communities across the country.

Through innovative construction methods, a relentless focus on safety, and industry-leading expertise, we help utility owners expand capacity, improve system reliability, and meet the evolving energy needs of their customers. From greenfield construction to system modernization projects, our work plays a vital role in powering everyday life.

Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.

Position Summary

As a Senior 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.

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

• We've been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• Family-owned and operated organization with long-term stability
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform high-impact, essential work that supports homes, businesses, and communities.
• A culture where everyone shares responsibility for safety, regardless of title
• We're part of the Michels family of companies - one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
  (Benefits may vary based on position and location)

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You do your best work with the best crews
• You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
• You think "we've always done it this way" is not a good enough reason.
• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You like making your own decisions - with the right support.
• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 5-7+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of both
• Estimating experience or exposure to the utility industry
• Must possess a valid driver 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

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Utility Services, Inc - where you don't just build projects, you build a career.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability