Estimator, Dredging & Marine - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels CorporationMilwaukee, WIJob.bopublished 09/01/2026

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports marine sustainability, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Marine Operations team. Marine Operations provides services to include mechanical and hydraulic dredging, certified commercial diving, lock and dam repair, inspection, and debris removal, just to name a few. The end product might not be visible, but it will be essential. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.

As an Estimator, 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 want to win.

You thrive in fast-paced environments

You relish new challenges and evolving technology

You want your work to be meaningful

You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates

You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

You are flexible and optimistic

What it takes:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent degree from a 4-year college or university, 3-5 years of related heavy civil construction, marine construction, or dredging estimating experience, or equivalent combination

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software (HCSS, B2W)

Negotiation experience

Must posses 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.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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