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Michels Corp Senior Estimator - Michels Construction, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Senior Estimator - Michels Construction, Inc.
Location Milwaukee, WI
Employment duration Full time
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If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc. team. Michels Construction, Inc. gets projects off to strong starts by designing and constructing foundations and industrial facilities. The end product might not be a focal point, but it will be essential. 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 for medium to large heavy civil projects, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Prepare bid packages to subcontractors to understand specific scopes. 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. This position will have 3 direct reports so previous management experience is required along with a passion for supporting the growth of the team.
Why Michels Construction, Inc.?
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
Michels offers 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 position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
You relish new challenges and evolving technology
You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
You understand the importance of small details on large projects
You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
You are confident reviewing bid requirements for projects that range from approximately $10 million - $200 million
What it takes:
Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree preferred
10 years of related heavy civil experience and/or training, or equivalent combination
Experience estimating IDOT and CDOT projects
Experiences with bridges preferred
Identifies and understands differences subcontractor quotations
Engages and coordinates with lead estimator on bids
Knowledge of construction means and methods
Previous management and negotiation experience
Solid MS Office and estimating software skills
Knowledge of estimating software, Heavybid
Must possess a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record
Project Management experience (desired)
Limited travel
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
