Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates for large and complex work projects. The role requires interacting with staff at all levels in an evolving environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, and professional. The preferred location is Denver, Colorado; applicants for Minneapolis, Minnesota are also accepted. The Senior Estimator leads estimating efforts and supports project planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions. The role also includes assigning and reviewing estimating work, coordinating with project stakeholders and subcontractors, and leading, training, mentoring, and managing estimators, including conducting performance evaluations.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of nine years of construction industry experience.
- Six years of construction estimating experience.
- Organized and detailed, with a proven ability to fulfill responsibilities for multiple complex projects.
- Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
- Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Applicable mathematical skills.
- Proficiency with building and estimating techniques and software, including ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, and Google Earth.
- Current driver’s license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- LEED AP.
- DBIA professional.
Responsibilities
- Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects.
- Provide conceptual, detailed, self-perform work estimates, and cost models.
- Organize, research, and strategically plan estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission.
- Determine subcontractors for the bidding process and final estimate pricing.
- Assign work to the estimating team and ensure accurate information is incorporated.
- Conduct quantity surveys and 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 team members and subcontractors understand project scope and updates.
- 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 conducting performance evaluations.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
- 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 extensive 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
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
