Estimator

Senior Estimator 

SUMMARY  

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

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects 

• Provide conceptual, detailed, self-perform work estimates, and cost models 

• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission 

• Determine subcontractors for bidding process and final estimate pricing 

• Assign work to estimating team and ensure accurate information is incorporated 

• Conduct quantity surveys, cost estimates, and review subcontractor proposals 

• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits 

• Write and submit Requests for Information 

• Maintain regular communication with team members, owners, architects, and engineers 

• Ensure understanding of project scope and updates among team members and subcontractors 

• Research and analyze historical project data for current applications 

• Assist in selecting building systems and software programs 

• Assist in project scheduling 

• Lead, train, mentor, and manage estimators, including performance evaluations 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience  

• Minimum nine years construction industry experience 

• Six years construction estimating experience  

• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred 

• Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects 

• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices