Senior Estimator- Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Senior Estimator

Location: Project-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required

Help Build the Future of Mission-Critical Infrastructure

The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers begins long before construction starts. Accurate estimating, detailed quantity takeoffs, strategic planning, and strong collaboration between preconstruction and operations teams are critical to securing projects and positioning them for successful execution. Estimators play a key role in evaluating opportunities, developing competitive pricing, identifying risks, and helping project teams execute with confidence.

About Michels Infrastructure Solutions

Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS) brings together the full capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies under a Super General Contractor (Super GC) model, providing mission-critical owners and developers with a single point of accountability for every phase of project execution. By combining self-performed specialty design, construction, and commissioning services, MIS delivers large-scale, multidisciplinary projects with greater control over safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

MIS specializes in the delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities, leveraging expertise across mass grading and site development, wet and dry utilities, fiber and telecommunications infrastructure, ground improvement, deep foundations, structural concrete, power infrastructure, and commissioning. Our integrated delivery approach enables customers to partner with a single-source team capable of executing some of North America's most complex and demanding infrastructure projects.

Position Overview

As an Estimator, you will support preconstruction and project pursuit efforts by preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid evaluations, and pricing analyses for hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Working closely with operations, procurement, project management, and preconstruction teams, you will evaluate project requirements, identify project risks and opportunities, and help develop competitive proposals that position MIS for success.

This role provides exposure to all phases of project development and execution while supporting some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in North America.

Success requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, budgets, and proposal support documents for mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, schedules, and contract requirements to fully understand project scope.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support procurement and operations teams in developing pricing strategies and execution plans.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Assist with estimate reviews, bid submissions, and project turnover activities.

What You'll Do

• Develop conceptual estimates, budget estimates, and detailed construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for site development, mass grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, fiber infrastructure, ground improvement, structural concrete, and power infrastructure scopes.
• Review project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, and other bid documents.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and scope definitions.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect project costs.
• Support bid reviews and estimate presentations with project leadership.
• Assist with developing project schedules, production assumptions, and execution strategies.
• Participate in constructability reviews and risk assessment discussions.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost history records, and pricing information.
• Support project handoff activities to ensure estimating assumptions and project risks are properly communicated to project teams.

Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?

• We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• We leverage a unique Super GC delivery model that combines specialty construction capabilities under a single-source execution approach.
• We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and economic growth.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer opportunities for career growth in estimating, preconstruction, project management, operations, and leadership.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan

Benefits may vary based on position and location.

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
• You enjoy solving complex construction and business challenges.
• You thrive in environments where attention to detail and accuracy matter.
• You enjoy collaborating with operations, procurement, and project teams to develop winning solutions.
• You value autonomy while having the support of an industry-leading organization.
• You want to work to make a difference.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline and 2+ years of estimating, construction, engineering, project management, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, utility, mission-critical, industrial, power, EPC, or infrastructure construction projects is preferred.
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, geotechnical reports, and project schedules.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and estimate development.
• Understanding of construction means and methods, productivity factors, material pricing, labor costs, and equipment utilization.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, procurement teams, and operations personnel.
• Knowledge of site development, mass grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, concrete construction, power infrastructure, telecommunications, or mission-critical construction preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with HeavyBid, HCSS, B2W Estimate, Bluebeam, AGTEK, InEight, Primavera P6, or similar estimating software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required. Travel may include extended durations based on project assignments and business needs.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.

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