MEP Senior Estimator I - HVAC - various locations

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEP Senior Estimator that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for large projects, may also manage multiple 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 for estimate preparation. 
• Leads teams of estimators on large projects 
• Assign work to ensure complete and reliable estimate incorporating all relevant information, including, but not limited to contract documents, communication with design team and owner, tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, permits and other regulatory requirements, etc. Adjust assignments as necessary to complete the estimate in time allotted. 
• Prepare trade partner strategy and prepare invitation to bid / budget, working with project team to guarantee complete pricing coverage.
• Obtain all relevant documents including BIM (Building Information Model) necessary to complete quantity survey and to assist in understanding of project. Promote collaboration between all parties to ensure complete understanding of scope that leads to comprehensive Scope and Budget Alignment. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail orientation; proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects, tasks and initiatives in support of company and group improvement. 
• Expertise with building and estimating techniques and software. 
• HVAC systems experience.
• Able to manage multiple large projects successfully exhibiting complete command of the scope and budget. 
• Able to lead teams of estimators on complex work. 
• Able to use BIM, plans and other project documents to successfully quantify the work. 
• Identifies and utilizes resources to provide quality guidance during design phase to keep project on budget.
• Exhibits and uses knowledge of all building systems, contract types, and other potential impacts to the project and reflects those in the estimate. 
• Uses industry relationships to increase industry and project knowledge to problem solve and mitigate risk. 
• Recognizes risk and works with design phase teams to mitigate the risk.
• Has thorough understanding of pricing, productivities for self-performed work and works to maintain quality of data. 
• Able to set target budgets and complete cost models using cost history software (Cortex) and exhibits complete understanding of impacts to pricing. 
• Able to complete large, complex self-performed estimates, including general conditions, effectively analyzing data from past projects to price. 
• Understands and factors into estimates impacts related to schedule and logistics. 
• Proven ability to consistently advance the capabilities of the group through involvement in group and company initiatives and through coaching of less experienced team members. 
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor to more junior Estimators 
• Able to effectively prepare deliverables and present completed estimates to internal and external customers with complete command of scope and budget 
• Possess understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills 
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback 
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use. 
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base compensation range for this role  is the base pay range for this job is $125,000 - $187,500. (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%).

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Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), 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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. 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.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.  No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted  without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.