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.
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
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.
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