Concrete Civil Estimator/Project Manager - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a construction management background and experience in heavy civil projects, comfortable with travel and client relationship building.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a construction management degree and 5+ years in infrastructure estimating
    — “Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university”
  • Individuals who can work independently and thrive in a fast-paced infrastructure environment
    — “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.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meetings.
    — “Position requires travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meeting”
  • A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are mandatory for this position.
    — “Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing infrastructure projects from pre-construction to completion.
    — “This role is responsible for preparing accurate estimates, securing work, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating project execution, and building strong client relationships.”
  • Showcase technical proficiency in HCSS or B2W estimating and scheduling software.
    — “Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)”
  • Emphasize your ability to produce highly accurate work efficiently under tight deadlines.
    — “Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely manner.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate project estimates
  • successful project delivery
  • strong client relationships
Typical background
5+ years of related concrete, heavy civil construction estimating experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil Construction EstimatingProject ManagementBudget ManagementSchedulingClient Relationship ManagementConstruction Project Execution

Preferred

Negotiation ExperienceFamiliarity With Estimating And Scheduling Software

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementConcreteHeavy Civil Construction EstimatingEarthworkUnderground UtilitiesRoadwaySite DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteEstimating And Scheduling Software (hcss, B2W)NegotiationDriver LicenseTravel For Jobsite VisitsPre-bid MeetingsPre-construction MeetingsFast-paced EnvironmentsTight DeadlinesNew ChallengesEvolving TechnologyCollaborationCommunicationTeamworkSelf-motivationResult-drivenConstructionCivil EngineeringProject ManagementEstimatingScheduling

About the role

Original posting from Michels Corporation via Greenhouse

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Infrastructure Operations team. Infrastructure Operations does 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 and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours. 

We are seeking a Heavy Civil Estimator / Project Manager to support the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through project completion. This role is responsible for preparing accurate estimates, securing work, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating project execution, and building strong client relationships. 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. 

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

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 thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines

You relish new challenges and evolving technology

You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates

You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

You are a result driven individual who is self-motivated 

What it takes:

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

5+ years of related concrete, heavy civil construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination

Experience with earthwork, underground utilities, roadway, site development, concrete, or other infrastructure projects.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)

Negotiation experience

Must posses a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record

Position requires 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.

Expected Salary Range$115,000—$173,000 USDAA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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Source: Michels Corporation careers (Greenhouse)

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