Estimator - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Estimator - Michels Underground Cable, Inc Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems. Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours. As an Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. 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. Communication skills, both oral and written, are a must. A strong understanding and being comfortable working with numbers has been a key success to this role. Why Michels Underground Cable, Inc? Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality We are family owned and operated We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title 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 do your best work with the best crews You relish new challenges and evolving technology You pride yourself in exceeding expectations You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success You want your work to make a difference in people's lives What It Takes? Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of both Estimating experience or exposure to the electrical/utility industry Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel Ability to travel 25% of the time AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr