Senior Estimator - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation
White Plains, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced professionals with technical estimating expertise working in transportation infrastructure projects across North America.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in construction estimating and a track record of successful bid wins
    — “10+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and can work independently on complex projects
    — “It is essential to be forward thinking, performance driven and quality focused”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a valid driver license and acceptable driving record for field travel
    — “Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record”
  • Travel is a significant component, with approximately 25% time spent on jobsite visits and meetings
    — “Position requires around 25% travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meeting”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in bid-winning and project follow-up with project management teams
    — “working with Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business”
  • Demonstrate proficiency with estimating tools like HCSS and B2W in your resume and interview responses
    — “Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate project bids
  • successful project closures
Typical background
construction managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

EstimatingSchedulingNegotiationProject Management

Preferred

HCSSB2W

Stack & domain

Microsoft Office SuiteEstimating And Scheduling Software (hcss, B2W)NegotiationIndependent WorkAccuracyTimelinessConstruction ManagementTransportation Projects

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 Michels Construction, Inc., where we do 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, foundations and more. 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, 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 want to win.

You thrive in fast-paced environments 

You relish new challenges and evolving technology

You want your work to be meaningful

You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates

You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

You are flexible and optimistic 

What it takes:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 10+ years of related 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$115,000—$159,000 USDAA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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Source: Michels Corporation careers (Greenhouse)

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