Senior Estimator I

Mortenson • Nashville, TN

62d • $125,000 - $187,500

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator 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 Senior Estimator will provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
• Minimum nine years construction industry experience
• Six years construction estimating experience
• Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
• Current driver's license

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects
• Provide conceptual, detailed, self-perform work estimates, and cost models
• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
• Determine subcontractors for bidding process and final estimate pricing
• Assign work to estimating team and ensure accurate information is incorporated
• Conduct quantity surveys, cost estimates, and review subcontractor proposals
• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits
• Write and submit Requests for Information
• Maintain regular communication with team members, owners, architects, and engineers
• Ensure understanding of project scope and updates among team members and subcontractors
• Research and analyze historical project data for current applications
• Assist in selecting building systems and software programs
• Assist in project scheduling
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage estimators, including performance evaluations

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
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees