MEP Estimator III - Mechanical

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEP Estimator III - Mechanical that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for multiple projects, as well as providing support for large projects . This is a hybrid position and must be based in one of these regional office locations: Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, or Seattle

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• Minimum six years construction industry experience
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple project tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques, software, and BIM for quantifying work
• Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects and use cost history software for pricing
• Ability to complete self-performed estimates, analyze past project data, and understand impacts of schedule and logistics
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills, active listening, and effective communication
• Ability to prepare deliverables, present estimates, and travel up to 20%
• Knowledge of construction law, business practices, and Equal Employment Opportunity
• Ability to perform quantity surveys for MEPT systems, identify value analysis, and validate design
• Understand productivity standards, local labor rates, and coordinate owner furnished/contractor installed equipment
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners, design engineers, and industry professionals
• 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

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings and assigning work
• Ensure complete and reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information, adjusting assignments as needed
• Determine trade partner strategy, prepare invitations to bid, and obtain relevant documents including BIM
• Conduct complete quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and utilize cost history to inform scope and pricing
• Ensure estimates meet company and group margin goals, prepare and present margin plans, and manage Bid Day or presentations to owners
• Provide cost modeling, value analysis, and target value delivery, performing cost studies and assisting design teams
• Prepare or supervise preparation of self-performed work scopes, ensuring accurate pricing
• Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners
• Collaborate with team members, participate in group estimating meetings, and develop industry knowledge base
• Advance group capabilities through involvement in initiatives and coaching less experienced team members
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

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