Senior Transmission Estimator - Grid & EPC

Michels Corporation; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Plan

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator - Transmission to lead estimating efforts for overhead transmission construction projects across Michels Power's operating regions.

The role involves preparing detailed estimates, pricing strategies, and risk evaluation while collaborating with Operations, Procurement, and Project Management teams. You will mentor estimators, coordinate subcontractor pricing, support major project pursuits, and help develop executable, competitive project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related estimating, construction, project management, operations, or utility infrastructure experience.
• Demonstrated experience estimating or executing overhead transmission construction projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission construction means and methods: structures, steel poles, lattice towers, conductor installation, stringing, foundations, access roads, ROW construction.
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Negotiation and contract review experience.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, schedules, labor forecasts, and pricing strategies.
• Ability to evaluate project risks, constructability considerations, procurement challenges, and execution strategies.
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading estimating personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts supporting overhead transmission construction projects.
• Assist in the development, training, and mentorship of Estimators and estimating personnel.
• Review bid requirements and ensure all project scopes, risks, assumptions, and deliverables are properly documented and captured.
• Develop competitive cost estimates that support profitable project execution.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support proposal development and bid submission activities.
• Review subcontractor proposals and assist with negotiations during the pursuit phase.
• Maintain organized estimate documentation, historical cost information, and project records.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations teams to support successful project turnover and execution.
• Work with estimating leadership across Michels Power to develop and implement estimating best practices.

Skills

Estimating

Transmission construction

Project management

Mentoring

Negotiation

Pricing strategies

Microsoft Office

Cost management

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Cost management tools

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is seeking a Lead Estimator - Transmission to lead estimating efforts for overhead transmission construction projects across Michels Power's operating regions.

The role involves preparing detailed estimates, pricing strategies, and risk evaluation while collaborating with Operations, Procurement, and Project Management teams. You will mentor estimators, coordinate subcontractor pricing, support major project pursuits, and help develop executable, competitive project