Senior MEP Estimator I - Process Mechanical

Mortenson•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$128,200 - $192,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator I – Process Mechanical with experience on manufacturing projects involving advanced construction processes, such as clean room assembly, automation, and robotic assembly. The role leads efforts to gather, calculate, and compile data into project estimates for large projects and may manage multiple projects. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, or Seattle. The estimator plans and leads estimate preparation, coordinates estimating teams and trade partner pricing, conducts quantity surveys and cost studies, and supports design teams with cost modeling and value analysis. The role is also responsible for estimate presentations, margin planning, self-performed work pricing, and building relationships across project teams and with owners and trade partners. The position includes coaching and mentoring team members and helping advance group capabilities. The base pay range is $128,200–$192,300, with higher ranges for certain office locations. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
Minimum nine years of construction industry experience.
Ability to manage multiple large projects, demonstrate command of scope and budget, and lead estimator teams on complex work.
Proficiency using BIM, plans, and other project documents to quantify work, and ability to identify resources that provide quality design-phase guidance to keep projects on budget.
Knowledge of building systems, contract types, and other potential project impacts; ability to use industry relationships to increase knowledge, solve problems, and mitigate risk.
Ability to recognize risk and work with design-phase teams to mitigate it; thorough understanding of pricing, self-performed-work productivity, and data quality.
Ability to set target budgets and complete cost models using cost history software (Cortex), understand pricing impacts, and complete large, complex self-performed estimates, including general conditions.
Understanding of how schedule and logistics affect estimates, and ability to advance group capabilities through initiatives and coaching less experienced team members.
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior estimators, prepare deliverables, and present completed estimates to internal and external customers with command of scope and budget.
Understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, active listening, and effective communication.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives in support of company and group improvement, and expertise in building and estimating techniques and software.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, leading teams of estimators on large projects.
Facilitate estimate-completion meetings, assign work, and ensure estimates incorporate all relevant information.
Develop trade partner strategies, invitations to bid, and budgets; ensure complete pricing coverage and obtain relevant documents, including BIM.
Promote collaboration to align scope and budgets and ensure estimate-review changes are completed.
Conduct quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and use cost history to inform scope and pricing.
Ensure estimates meet company and group margin goals; prepare and present margin plans; manage Bid Day and estimate presentations.
Use Eos Cortex for cost modeling, value analysis, and target value delivery; perform cost studies and assist design teams.
Prepare or supervise self-performed work scopes, ensuring accurate pricing and proper allocation of costs, work hours, and quantities.
Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners, and maintain an industry knowledge base.
Lead by example, coach and mentor team members, advance group capabilities, assist in software selection, and work effectively with people across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost
Dental plan
401(k) 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 work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Gym membership discount program
Incentive plan eligibility