Estimator - Michels Utility Service, Inc. at Michels

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Estimator</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Michels Utility Services, Inc.</strong></p> <p><em>Location: Brownsville or Milwaukee, WI | Full-time | 25% Travel Required</em></p> <p></p> <p>Installing underground infrastructure for natural gas transmission and distribution is critical to ensuring safe, reliable energy delivery and supporting the nation's growing energy demands.</p> <p><strong>Michels Utility Services, Inc.</strong> is a trusted leader in natural gas infrastructure construction, specializing in the installation of transmission pipelines, distribution systems, regulator stations, and related underground facilities. Our teams execute complex projects ranging from large-diameter transmission pipeline installations and system expansions to integrity upgrades and maintenance programs that safely deliver natural gas to homes, businesses, and communities across the country.</p> <p>Through innovative construction methods, a relentless focus on safety, and industry-leading expertise, we help utility owners expand capacity, improve system reliability, and meet the evolving energy needs of their customers. From greenfield construction to system modernization projects, our work plays a vital role in powering everyday life.</p> <p><strong>Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><strong>As an Estimator,</strong> 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.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>We’ve been building natural gas systems for <strong>more than 60 years</strong>, so we know how to do it right.</li> <li>Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.</li> <li>Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability</li> <li>We invest an average of <strong>$5,000 per employee per year</strong> in training and career development.</li> <li>We perform <strong>high-impact, essential work</strong> that supports homes, businesses, and communities.</li> <li>A culture where <strong>everyone shares responsibility for safety</strong>, regardless of title</li> <li>We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.</li> <li>We offer a <strong>comprehensive benefits</strong> program including:</li> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, and Life Insurance</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)</li> <li>Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance</li> <li>401(k) Retirement Plan</li> <li>Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans<br><em>(Benefits may vary based on position and location)</em></li> </ul> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Why You?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.</li> <li>You do your best work with the best crews</li> <li>You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.</li> <li>You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.</li> <li>You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.</li> <li>You like making your own decisions—with the right support.</li> <li>You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What It Takes</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of both</li> <li>Estimating experience or exposure to the utility industry</li> <li>Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record</li> <li>Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel</li> <li>Ability to travel 25% of the time</li> </ul> <p><strong>Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Utility Services, Inc.— where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.</strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/">https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/</a></p></div>