Estimator III

Mortenson

11d • $109,000 - $164,000

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Estimator III to join on our Energy Storage Group to provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of estimates for a wide range of project types and sizes, specifically in the electric vehicle and microgrid markets. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels. Your problem-solving abilities, thoughtful approach, efficiency, and integrity will be vital to your success in this role. Exposure to industrial and large commercial electrical applications is highly transferrable to electric vehicle infrastructure.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• Minimum five-year commercial, industrial or MEP construction operations experience, including exposure to materials management and project operations
• Current driver’s license
• Experience with commercial, industrial or MEP electrical estimating and/or electrical industry experience
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project pursuit kickoff and strategy meetings
• Build Project Estimates – Conceptual, budget, and detailed
• Complete quantity take-offs and summations of materials
• Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets
• Help in preparing, organizing, and coordinating Request for Proposal documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate project General Conditions and other items where schedule is important
• Effectively scope all vendor and trade partner proposals
• Determine all pricing options and the appropriate price for the project
• Data input into estimating software program(s)
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, customer meetings and site investigations, as needed
• Gather information from local government and private entities that may affect projects (i.e. permits, hearings, etc.)
• Help manage Addendum log and documents from customers/clients
• Solicit new bidders when needed, and collect necessary documents for inclusion in future projects
• Provide direction to new Estimators and Engineers as they join the team
• Provide training and mentoring to other estimators and interns

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees