The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Federal Project Manager - Federal Programs can change yours.

Michels is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager to join our growing Federal Programs team. This role serves as a key liaison between Michels and federal clients—including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)—to ensure successful project delivery. The Federal Project Manager will guide projects from award through completion by facilitating communication, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and supporting construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This position manages federal projects across all Michels business lines, which may include heavy civil, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and other federal pursuits. The ideal candidate brings strong federal project management experience and excels in communication, coordination, and client relationship management. Deep technical expertise is helpful but not required; success relies on familiarity with federal processes and the ability to keep diverse, multi‑disciplinary projects aligned.

Why Michels Federal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually. 

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
• You are a well-rounded safety professional who has overseen various types of construction projects, i.e.: civil, trenchless, marine, etc.

What it takes

• Serve as the primary project interface with federal agencies and owners.
• Represent Michels’ Federal Programs team and report to the Vice President of Federal Programs.
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, safety, quality, and operational teams to support seamless project execution across various project types.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal partners.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, progress meetings, partnering sessions, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development and management of project schedules, submittals, documentation, and reporting required by federal contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal administrative and contractual requirements, including FAR/DFARS and agency-specific standards.
• Assist with procurement coordination, subcontractor engagement, and project documentation—not responsible for P&L or financial performance.
• Participate in proposal development, pre-bid activities, and project planning as needed.
• Support issue resolution, risk identification, and resource coordination to ensure project success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes - Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal projects—experience may include heavy civil, infrastructure, energy, utility, or similar project types.
• Required experience working with federal owners such as USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR/DFARS, and agency-specific processes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Primavera P6 preferred.

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The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Estimating Manager can change yours.

As a Quality Control Manager, you will manage project quality requirements in civil and structural construction. Responsibilities include daily quality control reporting, subcontractor management, submittal management, conducting quality phase meetings and frequent field quality control inspections aimed at preventing contract non-conformance. You will be responsible for knowing the schedule and estimate strategy, along with ensuring the quality management systems are properly integrated to provide the most efficient and goal-oriented program possible. You will lead the Project Management team in the preparation of technical project submittals ensuring the completeness and quality of every submittal.  You will be a champion of Quality Control with continuous improvement throughout the project and company

Why Michels Federal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers 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 position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You accurately collect, process, and analyze data to effect decision making actions.  

• You will build and maintain professional relationships with clients   This also includes  coordination with Project Managers and superintendents to ensure timely submission of daily reports. 

• You create  clear and concise reports/documents  on project Quality performance measurables , including rework costs, submittal management, non-conformance reports, etc. You use this data to drive continuous improvement and enhance efficiency with procedures and systems. You study all aspects of the contract, specifications, addendum, pre-bid information, and plans. 

• You maintain the project Defects Report/Log and timely generate accurate reports on actions and trends. 

• You conduct and accurately document QCM led project meetings, timely record, and issue and distribute the meeting minutes. 

• You coordinate the inspections and testing of project requirements from the specifications and project Testing and Inspection Log.  This includes ensuring the availability of adequate testing personnel, equipment and laboratory compliance. 

• You ensure activities and actions (i.e., submittals, work plans, schedules, pre-construction meetings with clients) are conducted in a timely manner to ensure an effective project startup in addition to reviewing specifications to know the client  requirements for deliverables. 

• You review the specifications and know the client expectations for deliverables. 

• You ensure compliance through in-depth reviews of the project documents. 

• You review test methods and procedures with in-house technicians and subcontractor labs as needed. You discuss the requirements with the Superintendent to ensure all testing is performed according to the proper procedures and all the data is properly collected. 

• You ensure incoming products and materials are acceptable (i.e., specification, grade, timeliness). 

• You initiate, communicate, and track non-conformance corrective actions. Discusses resolution ideas with the project team and properly dispositions. 

• You comply with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevates non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors. 

• Others duties as assigned. 

What it takes?

•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management/science with a minimum of 2 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred), or a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred). 

• Ability to work 6 weeks on and 1 week off rotations for projects. 

• Minimum 1 Year experience in the Three Phases of Control Quality Management System utilized by USACE and other Federal Government Agencies USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors training certification (preferred) 

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as Quality Auditor (preferred) or Manager of Quality/Organization Excellence (preferred) 

•  Trained and experience with the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) 3.0 or NAVFAC's ECMS system (preferred). 

• Experience with submittal management. 

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills. 

• Ability to read and understand contract drawings and specifications. 

• Strong verbal and written skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.) 

The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Estimating Manager can change yours.

As a Quality Control Manager, you will manage project quality requirements in civil and structural construction. Responsibilities include daily quality control reporting, subcontractor management, submittal management, conducting quality phase meetings and frequent field quality control inspections aimed at preventing contract non-conformance. You will be responsible for knowing the schedule and estimate strategy, along with ensuring the quality management systems are properly integrated to provide the most efficient and goal-oriented program possible. You will lead the Project Management team in the preparation of technical project submittals ensuring the completeness and quality of every submittal.  You will be a champion of Quality Control with continuous improvement throughout the project and company

Why Michels Federal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers 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 position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You accurately collect, process, and analyze data to effect decision making actions.  

• You will build and maintain professional relationships with clients   This also includes  coordination with Project Managers and superintendents to ensure timely submission of daily reports. 

• You create  clear and concise reports/documents  on project Quality performance measurables , including rework costs, submittal management, non-conformance reports, etc. You use this data to drive continuous improvement and enhance efficiency with procedures and systems. You study all aspects of the contract, specifications, addendum, pre-bid information, and plans. 

• You maintain the project Defects Report/Log and timely generate accurate reports on actions and trends. 

• You conduct and accurately document QCM led project meetings, timely record, and issue and distribute the meeting minutes. 

• You coordinate the inspections and testing of project requirements from the specifications and project Testing and Inspection Log.  This includes ensuring the availability of adequate testing personnel, equipment and laboratory compliance. 

• You ensure activities and actions (i.e., submittals, work plans, schedules, pre-construction meetings with clients) are conducted in a timely manner to ensure an effective project startup in addition to reviewing specifications to know the client  requirements for deliverables. 

• You review the specifications and know the client expectations for deliverables. 

• You ensure compliance through in-depth reviews of the project documents. 

• You review test methods and procedures with in-house technicians and subcontractor labs as needed. You discuss the requirements with the Superintendent to ensure all testing is performed according to the proper procedures and all the data is properly collected. 

• You ensure incoming products and materials are acceptable (i.e., specification, grade, timeliness). 

• You initiate, communicate, and track non-conformance corrective actions. Discusses resolution ideas with the project team and properly dispositions. 

• You comply with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevates non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors. 

• Others duties as assigned. 

What it takes?

•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management/science with a minimum of 2 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred), or a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred). 

• Ability to work 6 weeks on and 1 week off rotations for projects. 

• Minimum 1 Year experience in the Three Phases of Control Quality Management System utilized by USACE and other Federal Government Agencies USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors training certification (preferred) 

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as Quality Auditor (preferred) or Manager of Quality/Organization Excellence (preferred) 

•  Trained and experience with the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) 3.0 or NAVFAC's ECMS system (preferred). 

• Experience with submittal management. 

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills. 

• Ability to read and understand contract drawings and specifications. 

• Strong verbal and written skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.) 

The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Federal Project Manager - Federal Programs can change yours.

Michels is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager to join our growing Federal Programs team. This role serves as a key liaison between Michels and federal clients—including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)—to ensure successful project delivery. The Federal Project Manager will guide projects from award through completion by facilitating communication, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and supporting construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This position manages federal projects across all Michels business lines, which may include heavy civil, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and other federal pursuits. The ideal candidate brings strong federal project management experience and excels in communication, coordination, and client relationship management. Deep technical expertise is helpful but not required; success relies on familiarity with federal processes and the ability to keep diverse, multi‑disciplinary projects aligned.

Why Michels Federal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually. 

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
• You are a well-rounded safety professional who has overseen various types of construction projects, i.e.: civil, trenchless, marine, etc.

What it takes

• Serve as the primary project interface with federal agencies and owners.
• Represent Michels’ Federal Programs team and report to the Vice President of Federal Programs.
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, safety, quality, and operational teams to support seamless project execution across various project types.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal partners.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, progress meetings, partnering sessions, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development and management of project schedules, submittals, documentation, and reporting required by federal contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal administrative and contractual requirements, including FAR/DFARS and agency-specific standards.
• Assist with procurement coordination, subcontractor engagement, and project documentation—not responsible for P&L or financial performance.
• Participate in proposal development, pre-bid activities, and project planning as needed.
• Support issue resolution, risk identification, and resource coordination to ensure project success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes - Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal projects—experience may include heavy civil, infrastructure, energy, utility, or similar project types.
• Required experience working with federal owners such as USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR/DFARS, and agency-specific processes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Primavera P6 preferred.

The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Federal Project Manager - Federal Programs can change yours.

Michels is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager to join our growing Federal Programs team. This role serves as a key liaison between Michels and federal clients—including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)—to ensure successful project delivery. The Federal Project Manager will guide projects from award through completion by facilitating communication, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and supporting construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This position manages federal projects across all Michels business lines, which may include heavy civil, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and other federal pursuits. The ideal candidate brings strong federal project management experience and excels in communication, coordination, and client relationship management. Deep technical expertise is helpful but not required; success relies on familiarity with federal processes and the ability to keep diverse, multi‑disciplinary projects aligned.

Why Michels Federal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually. 

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives
• You are a well-rounded safety professional who has overseen various types of construction projects, i.e.: civil, trenchless, marine, etc.

What it takes

• Serve as the primary project interface with federal agencies and owners.
• Represent Michels’ Federal Programs team and report to the Vice President of Federal Programs.
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, safety, quality, and operational teams to support seamless project execution across various project types.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal partners.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, progress meetings, partnering sessions, and other communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development and management of project schedules, submittals, documentation, and reporting required by federal contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal administrative and contractual requirements, including FAR/DFARS and agency-specific standards.
• Assist with procurement coordination, subcontractor engagement, and project documentation—not responsible for P&L or financial performance.
• Participate in proposal development, pre-bid activities, and project planning as needed.
• Support issue resolution, risk identification, and resource coordination to ensure project success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes - Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal projects—experience may include heavy civil, infrastructure, energy, utility, or similar project types.
• Required experience working with federal owners such as USACE and/or NAVFAC.
• Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR/DFARS, and agency-specific processes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Primavera P6 preferred.

The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Estimating Manager can change yours.

Michels Federal Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and manage all aspects of estimating for federal heavy civil projects, with a primary focus on USACE and NAVFAC work. This role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and compliant cost proposals for complex infrastructure, energy, and civil construction projects in the federal market. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, extensive federal estimating experience, and a thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.

As an Estimating Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the estimating function for federal GC/CM, negotiated, and design-bid-build projects.
• Prepare and oversee conceptual, ROM, GMP, and final bid estimates for large-scale heavy civil, infrastructure, and energy-related projects.
• Review and interpret RFPs, plans, specifications, amendments, and special contract requirements, ensuring full compliance with FAR, agency-specific requirements, and wage determinations.
• Coordinate and oversee quantity takeoffs, providing mentorship and technical guidance to estimators and takeoff engineers.
• Establish and validate labor productivity, crew compositions, equipment utilization, indirect costs, and general conditions.
• Lead the solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of subcontractor and supplier pricing, including documentation of all required federal good faith efforts.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and agency discussions as required.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and scheduling teams to confirm means and methods, construction sequencing, and risk assumptions.
• Contribute to the development of preliminary and milestone schedules to support estimating durations and phasing.
• Assemble and review complete bid and proposal pricing packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Present estimates and pricing strategies to senior leadership for review and approval prior to submission.
• Support post-award activities, including estimate handoff, budget setup, and cost code alignment.

Why Michels Fedreal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers 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 position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

• 10+ years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or construction operations, with a strong emphasis on heavy civil, infrastructure, and/or energy projects.
• Proven experience bidding federal construction projects as a General Contractor or Prime Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement systems.
• Experience estimating work for USACE, NAVFAC, and/or other federal agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate large, complex, and technically challenging heavy civil projects, including earthwork, underground utilities, structures, and infrastructure systems.
• Advanced business math and cost modeling skills, including quantities, unit pricing, and productivity analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits concurrently in a deadline-driven environment.

The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels’ solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michel Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Estimating Manager can change yours.

Michels Federal Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and manage all aspects of estimating for federal heavy civil projects, with a primary focus on USACE and NAVFAC work. This role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and compliant cost proposals for complex infrastructure, energy, and civil construction projects in the federal market. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, extensive federal estimating experience, and a thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.

As an Estimating Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the estimating function for federal GC/CM, negotiated, and design-bid-build projects.
• Prepare and oversee conceptual, ROM, GMP, and final bid estimates for large-scale heavy civil, infrastructure, and energy-related projects.
• Review and interpret RFPs, plans, specifications, amendments, and special contract requirements, ensuring full compliance with FAR, agency-specific requirements, and wage determinations.
• Coordinate and oversee quantity takeoffs, providing mentorship and technical guidance to estimators and takeoff engineers.
• Establish and validate labor productivity, crew compositions, equipment utilization, indirect costs, and general conditions.
• Lead the solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of subcontractor and supplier pricing, including documentation of all required federal good faith efforts.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and agency discussions as required.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and scheduling teams to confirm means and methods, construction sequencing, and risk assumptions.
• Contribute to the development of preliminary and milestone schedules to support estimating durations and phasing.
• Assemble and review complete bid and proposal pricing packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Present estimates and pricing strategies to senior leadership for review and approval prior to submission.
• Support post-award activities, including estimate handoff, budget setup, and cost code alignment.

Why Michels Fedreal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers 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 position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You believe there is a solution to every challenge – and you can find it
• You understand the importance of small details on large projects
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

• 10+ years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or construction operations, with a strong emphasis on heavy civil, infrastructure, and/or energy projects.
• Proven experience bidding federal construction projects as a General Contractor or Prime Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement systems.
• Experience estimating work for USACE, NAVFAC, and/or other federal agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate large, complex, and technically challenging heavy civil projects, including earthwork, underground utilities, structures, and infrastructure systems.
• Advanced business math and cost modeling skills, including quantities, unit pricing, and productivity analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple pursuits concurrently in a deadline-driven environment.