Senior Estimator - Manufacturing

Senior Estimator - Manufacturing

Mortenson Construction

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

700 Meadow Lane North (Show on map)

Jun 03, 2025

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Estimator with semiconductor, or pharmaceutical manufacturing estimating experience that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for large projects, may also manage multiple projects

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize, plan and schedule for estimate preparation

Work with estimating team to ensure complete Quantity Survey of materials / resources required to complete the project - Use knowledge of project type and construction best practices to "fill in the gaps" in early design documents to ensure a complete and thorough estimate that reflects the total scope of work necessary.

Effectively works with estimating, project and design teams to identify and mitigate risk to the project budget and margin

Work with project team to determine site logistic and schedule requirements and prepare general requirements estimate

Utilize cost history to inform scope, pricing, productivities, etc.

Work with Project Sponsor to ensure estimate that meets company and group margin goals. Prepare and present margin plan for approval by project and group leaders.

Prepares team for and manages Bid Day

Prepares team and manages estimate presentation to design team and owner demonstrating complete command of scope and budget

Electronically file appropriate documents. For commercial projects archive in Eos Cortex and Estimate Change Log.

Cost modeling, value analysis and target value delivery

Self-Performed Work expertise - prepare or supervise preparation of all self-performed work scopes utilizing appropriate levels of detail and TCH (Task Code History) to accurately price the work.

Cost History, maintain communication with project leadership throughout the project to learn challenges and opportunities encountered to inform future estimates.

Build and maintain relationships with Operations Personnel, design partners, trade partners and owners during estimate and beyond.

Supervisory responsibilities - is an Estimating leader

Maintain industry knowledge base - utilize all available resources, trade journals, conferences, work on projects, etc. to maintain knowledge of industry best practices, trends and challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience

Minimum nine years construction industry experience

Experience estimating manufacturing facilities, process piping, semiconductor, chemical, oil and gas, food and beverage, pharmaceutical industries

Detail orientation; proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects, tasks and initiatives in support of company and group improvement.

Expertise with building and estimating techniques and software.

Able to manage multiple large projects successfully exhibiting complete command of the scope and budget.

Able to lead teams of estimators on complex work.

Able to use BIM, plans and other project documents to successfully quantify the work.

Identifies and utilizes resources to provide quality guidance during design phase to keep project on budget.

Exhibits and uses knowledge of all building systems, contract types, and other potential impacts to the project and reflects those in the estimate.

Uses industry relationships to increase industry and project knowledge to problem solve and mitigate risk.

Recognizes risk and works with design phase teams to mitigate the risk.

Has thorough understanding of pricing, productivities for self-performed work and works to maintain quality of data.

Able to set target budgets and complete cost models using cost history software (Cortex) and exhibits complete understanding of impacts to pricing.

Able to complete large, complex self-performed estimates, including general conditions, effectively analyzing data from past projects to price.

Understands and factors into estimates impacts related to schedule and logistics.

Proven ability to consistently advance the capabilities of the group through involvement in group and company initiatives and through coaching of less experienced team members.

Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor to more junior Estimators

Able to effectively prepare deliverables and present completed estimates to internal and external customers with complete command of scope and budget

Possess understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.

Ability to travel up to 20%

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base compensation range for this role is the base pay range for this job is $125,000 - $187,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.