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Estimator III

Mortenson Construction, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


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

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

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage

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 extensive work‑life resources

Adoption Assistance

Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $109,300 MIN - $164,000 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Employment Conditions
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, O‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

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