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Estimator, Heavy Civil - Michels Construction, Inc.

Job in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61803, USA
Listing for: Michels Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Operations Manager, Estimator
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Operations Manager, Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 94000 - 129000 USD Yearly USD 94000.00 129000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Infrastructure Operations team. Infrastructure Operations does more than build transportation projects, we use them. Our business spans across North America and, just like everyone, we rely on hassle-free transportation. We approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users.

The transportation industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include highways, tunnels, bridges, airport runways, railways and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

Responsibilities

As an Estimator, Foundations your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings, soliciting material and subcontractor quotes, and ensuring that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is accomplished. This position will also work with Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business. It is essential to be forward thinking, performance driven and quality focused.

Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and produce highly accurate work in a timely manner.

Why Michels Construction, Inc.?
  • We support dynamic and growing industries
  • We are family owned and operated
  • We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
  • We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
  • You are a result driven individual who is self-motivated
What It Takes
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 3+ years of related heavy civil construction estimating experience, or equivalent combination
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)
  • Negotiation experience
  • Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
  • Position requires around 25% travel for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meeting

This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Expected Salary Range

$94,000—$129,000 USD

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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