Senior Estimator - Military Veterans
at Mortenson
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As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
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Summary:
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator in our Power Delivery Services Group to provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects. Excellent communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality will be vital to your success.
Locations: MN, AZ, TX -Remote
Responsibilities:
Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which may include:
Lead team members
- Responsible for the direction, training, mentoring, management, and timely performance evaluation of estimators.
Lead estimating efforts on difficult projects
- Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates and cost models
- Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer
- Choose subcontractors to include in bidding process
- Figure out pricing for the final estimate
- Provide work assignments to the estimating team and ensure accurate estimating information provided is incorporated into final estimate
- Includes, but not limited to: quantity surveys and cost estimates, subcontractor proposals, research on tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, permits, etc
- Write and submit Request for Information
Maintain regular interface and open communication
- Interface regularly with team members, owners, architects, and engineers to ensure complete understanding of the project scope
- Ensure that team members, including subcontractors, understand initial project requirements and ongoing updates to those requirements
Other duties, as assigned including
- Research and analyze historical project data for application to current project
- Assist in selecting building systems
- Help select software programs to utilize
- Assist in project scheduling
Qualifications:
- 6 years construction estimating experience
- Organized and detailed with ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
- Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
- Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Applicable mathematical skills
- Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
- Current driver's license
Education:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
- LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
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At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.
We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:
· We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.
· We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.
· We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.
Veterans at Mortenson
Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.
At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:
• An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members
• A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed
• Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer
• Competitive pay and benefits
Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:
· Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities
· Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service
· Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson
· Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry
How to Apply
Start by checking out our open roles on the right side of this page to learn more and to apply. Once you click ‘Apply Now’, Mortenson will receive a notification with your information.
Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.