Estimator (Estimator) Full-Time

Substation Estimator - Michels Power, Inc.

Estimator Substations

Location: Various (Harrisburg, PA) Employment Type: Full-Time

Strengthening our nation's power grid isn't easybut reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most respected power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute projects across substations, transmission, distribution modernization, renewable energy, and oil & gas infrastructure, as well as emergency power restoration.

Our Substation Group plays a critical role in building and maintaining the backbone of the electrical gridfrom greenfield construction to complex brownfield upgrades.

The Estimator Substations is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure all requirements are fully understood and accounted for in order to successfully bid and win projects. This role works closely with subcontractors and Project Management teams to develop competitive bids, track budgets, and support successful project awards.

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies and regulations

Review bid requirements for projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M, ensuring full scope coverage

Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for substation construction projects

Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage

Aggressively follow up with subcontractors to ensure competitive bid participation

Develop project schedules and cost forecasts

Collaborate with Project Management teams to follow up on bids, budgets, and award status

Properly turn over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers

Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 35 years of related experience in estimating, utility, or electrical construction
• Experience with negotiation and subcontractor coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Exposure to project management or field operations

Experience working with utility clients or power delivery contractors

Core Developmental Competencies

Customer Focus

Personal Accountability

Combination of office-based work and field/site visits

Work may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, active construction sites, and moderate noise levels

Approximately 25% travel required for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and preconstruction support

1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record

Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development

Work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the U.Part of one of North America's most diversified infrastructure contractors

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Legal & Identity Protection Plans

You enjoy evaluating complex electrical scopes and building competitive bids

You collaborate effectively with project teams and subcontractors

You want to contribute to infrastructure that powers communities and the grid

where you don't just build projects, you build a career.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability