SUMMARY  

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

This is a hybrid position and must be based in one of these locations:  Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, Milwaukee, Nashville

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation  Facilitate necessary meetings (kick-off, status updates, plan flips, final reviews)  Assign and adjust work to ensure complete and reliable estimates  Incorporate all relevant information (contract documents, communication with design team and owner, tax laws, permits)  Determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget  Obtain and review all relevant documents, including BIM  Promote collaboration for comprehensive scope and budget alignment  Ensure completion of changes from estimate reviews  Complete quantity surveys of materials/resources  Use knowledge of project type and best practices to fill gaps in early design documents  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience  Minimum six years construction industry experience  Proven ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks  Familiarity with building and estimating techniques and software  Able to lead multiple projects simultaneously  Proficient in using BIM, plans, and other project documents to quantify work  Builds industry relationships and increases knowledge of all building systems  Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects  Demonstrated ability to use cost history software for micro (unit prices) and macro (building systems) level pricing  Able to complete self-performed estimates, including general conditions, analyzing past project data for pricing  Ability to travel up to 20%   

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

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