Transmission & Distribution Estimator

Location: Various
Employment Type: Full-Time

Estimating the Infrastructure That Powers Communities

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone powers a home, business, or community, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We execute projects across transmission lines, substations, distribution systems, renewable energy, and utility modernization, as well as emergency power restoration.

Position Objective

The Transmission & Distribution Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure all requirements are understood and accounted for 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Review bid requirements for projects ranging approximately from $500K to $10M, ensuring all aspects of the scope are fully documented and accounted for
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for transmission and distribution construction projects
• Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing
• 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
• Track and analyze budget-to-actual comparisons throughout the estimating process
• Collaborate with Project Management teams to follow up on bids, budgets, and close business opportunities
• 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
• Maintain accurate, organized estimate documentation and bid records