Estimator, Foundations - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation

Renton, WA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented professionals with foundation construction estimating experience working in the heavy civil industry.

Best fit for

Candidates with 6+ years of foundation construction estimating experience and a bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent
— “Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 6+ years of related foundations construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination”
Individuals who enjoy variety and are comfortable with evolving technologies in the heavy civil construction sector
— “You relish new challenges and evolving technology”
Professionals who can work independently and deliver accurate estimates under tight deadlines
— “You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines”

Things to consider

The role requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record due to the travel demands
— “Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record”
The position involves approximately 25% travel for jobsite visits and pre-bid meetings
— “Position requires around 25% travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meeting”

How to stand out

Highlight your independent work and accuracy in estimating with specific examples from past projects
— “Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely manner”
Emphasize your experience with HCSS or B2W estimating and scheduling software
— “Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)”
Showcase your negotiation skills and ability to manage subcontractor relationships effectively
— “soliciting material and subcontractor quotes”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
Attend pre-bid meetings
Solicit material and subcontractor quotes
Follow-up on bids and budgets

Typical background

Experience in construction estimatingExperience in foundations construction

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction EstimatingBid Specifications EvaluationPre-bid MeetingsMaterial And Subcontractor QuotesProject Management CollaborationEstimating And Scheduling Software

Preferred

Negotiation Experience

Stack & domain

Construction EstimatingMicrosoft Office SuiteEstimating And Scheduling SoftwareNegotiationTeamworkCommunicationSelf-motivationConstructionHeavy Civil Industry

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., Our business spans across North America and, we approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The heavy civil industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include Wharfs and ports, Dams, water resiliency, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, bridges, railways, and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.
As an Estimator, Foundations, 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.
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, 6+ years of related foundations construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination
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 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.
Expected Salary Range$125,000—$160,000 USDAA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Source: Michels Corporation careers (Greenhouse)