Senior Estimator, Substations - Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.

Senior Estimator, Substations - Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. Peoria, AZ Strengthening the West Coast’s power grid isn’t for the weak. Keeping electricity flowing and the lights might not be a 9-to-5 desk job, but it is a chance to do meaningful work. Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. is a sought-after power delivery contractor. We do what is needed – from building transmission lines and substations to distribution networks and natural disaster repairs. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. can change yours. As an Estimator, your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everythingrequired to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractorsto ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up onbids and budgets to close the business. Estimators review bid requirements for projects that are approximately $500K or less, ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for. 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. This position provides assistance and direction to other team members but has no management responsibilities. Why Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.? We are committed to hiring the best people and giving them the best equipment We are dedicated to the improving the West Coast’s energy infrastructure 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 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 Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually. Why you? You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people You are up to new challenges and opportunities You cringe when you hear: \"Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.\" 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, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from a 4 year college or university Experience in utility construction estimating At least 5 years of substation estimating experience Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team #J-18808-Ljbffr Michels