Lead Estimator - Transmission - Michels Power, Inc.

Overhead Transmission | Power Delivery | EPC | Utility Infrastructure

Location: Neenah, WI Preferred | Flexible Within Michels Power Operating Regions
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel:
Approximately 25% Travel Required

The future of the electric grid depends on the successful delivery of transmission infrastructure that connects power generation, renewable energy resources, substations, and customers across North America. Long before construction begins, successful projects are shaped by accurate estimating, strategic planning, risk evaluation, and strong customer relationships.

As a Lead Estimator
- Transmission
, you will play a critical role in helping Michels Power secure and successfully execute some of the nation’s most complex overhead transmission projects. You will provide technical estimating leadership, mentor developing estimators, support major project pursuits, and collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Project Management teams to develop competitive and executable project strategies.

Michels Power, Inc. supports America’s electrical and communication backbone by delivering comprehensive overhead and underground construction services for 69 kV to 765 kV electric utility systems and fiber networks
. As one of the largest private power utility electrical contractors in the United States, Michels Power combines experienced project leadership, highly skilled field resources, and one of the industry's premier equipment fleets to successfully execute complex power delivery projects across North America.

Our teams design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects
. We provide comprehensive project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and project closeout.

Leveraging engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capabilities, Michels Power is proud to be a member of the Michels Family of Companies.

As a Lead Estimator
- Transmission
, you will lead estimating efforts supporting overhead transmission construction projects across Michels Power’s operating regions. You will review bid opportunities, prepare and review estimates, develop pricing strategies, evaluate project risks, coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, and support project pursuit efforts from opportunity identification through project award.

This role serves as a senior estimating resource within the organization, providing guidance and mentorship to Estimators while working closely with Estimating Managers, Project Managers, Regional Operations leaders, Procurement personnel, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Success requires strong transmission construction knowledge, commercial awareness, estimating expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to develop accurate, competitive, and executable project estimates.

• Lead estimating efforts supporting overhead transmission construction projects.
• Assist in the development, training, and mentorship of Estimators and estimating personnel.
• Review bid requirements and ensure all project scopes, risks, assumptions, and deliverables are properly documented and captured.
• Develop competitive cost estimates that support profitable project execution.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support the continued growth and success of Michels Power’s transmission construction…