MEP Estimating Manager
About The Position
Mortenson is seeking an MEP Estimating Manager to prepare full estimates across a wide range of project types and complexity levels. The role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, professional, and confidential. The manager leads estimate preparation and reviews, collaborates with architects and engineers, supports estimate teams and trade partners, and helps guide project strategy, team development, and performance. The role may provide supervision in the Chief Estimator’s absence and requires travel of up to 25%.
Requirements
- At least eight years of proven estimating experience, including knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
- Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, contracts, and cost coding systems.
- Proven performance leading estimates and estimating teams.
- Proficiency with estimating software.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple project tasks.
- Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project applications, and pertinent web applications.
- Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate company policies.
- Active listening and effective communication skills, and openness to diverse input and feedback.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate full estimate preparation, review, and communication, including quantity surveys, historical cost data, and conflict identification.
- Lead plan and estimate reviews; collaborate with architects and engineers; and provide baseline unit pricing and cost models for MEPT systems.
- Establish margin and contingency plans, inform trade partner awards, and develop value analysis estimates.
- Communicate estimates to stakeholders, assist with subcontracting plans, and solicit subcontractors and suppliers.
- Lead and support estimate teams, assign priorities, monitor take-offs, and provide supervision in the Chief Estimator’s absence.
- Foster relationships with MEPT trade partners, advise on project strategies, and ensure team resources and support.
- Develop leadership potential through task assignments, implement safety programs, and handle union issues.
- Maintain site relationships, manage logistics efficiently, and provide improvement suggestions.
- Build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, lead by example, offer coaching and feedback, and manage performance.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Dental plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.
- Gym membership discount program.
- Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
