Experienced Estimator III

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Estimator III with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Estimator will provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects.

This is a hybrid position and must be based in one of these locations: Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, Milwaukee, Nashville

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation
• Facilitate necessary meetings (kick-off, status updates, plan flips, final reviews)
• Assign and adjust work to ensure complete and reliable estimates
• Incorporate all relevant information (contract documents, communication with design team and owner, tax laws, permits)
• Determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget
• Obtain and review all relevant documents, including BIM
• Promote collaboration for comprehensive scope and budget alignment
• Ensure completion of changes from estimate reviews
• Complete quantity surveys of materials/resources
• Use knowledge of project type and best practices to fill gaps in early design documents

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelors degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• Minimum six years construction industry experience
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques and software
• Able to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in using BIM, plans, and other project documents to quantify work
• Builds industry relationships and increases knowledge of all building systems
• Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects
• Demonstrated ability to use cost history software for micro (unit prices) and macro (building systems) level pricing
• Able to complete self-performed estimates, including general conditions, analyzing past project data for pricing
• 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 concierge with extensive work-life resources