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 bachelor’s 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