Estimator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

**Estimator** **Michels Utility Services, Inc.** *Location: Brownsville or Milwaukee, WI | Full-time | 25% Travel Required* 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. **Michels Utility Services, Inc.** 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. 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. **Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.** **Position Summary** **As an Estimator,** 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. **Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?** - We’ve been building natural gas systems for **more than 60 years**, so we know how to do it right. - Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality. - Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability - We invest an average of **$5,000 per employee per year** in training and career development. - We perform **high-impact, essential work** that supports homes, businesses, and communities. - A culture where **everyone shares responsibility for safety**, regardless of title - We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors. - We offer a **comprehensive benefits** program including: - Health, Dental, and Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans *(Benefits may vary based on position and location)* **Why You?** - You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people. - You do your best work with the best crews - You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies. - You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason. - You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated. - You like making your own decisions—with the right support. - You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure. **What It Takes** - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of both - Estimating experience or exposure to the utility industry - Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record - Solid Microsoft Office experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel - Ability to travel 25% of the time **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.** AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability