Estimator
US$91,500 – US$124,000 / yr base salary
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Estimator II”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$91,500 – US$124,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Estimating, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an Estimator II who will be responsible for gathering, calculating, and compiling data in order to produce project estimates; for smaller projects, this position will also prepare the full estimate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Create Project Estimates
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Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials
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Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets
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Help in preparing, organizing, and coordinating Request for Proposal documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor's and other schedule-driven items
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Determine all pricing options and the appropriate price for the project
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Support lead estimator in data input into estimating software program(s)
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Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering
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Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed
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Support lead estimator in gathering information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e. permits, hearings, etc.)
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Help manage Addendum log and documents from customers/clients
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Provide direction to new Estimators and Engineers as they join the team
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Solicit new bidders when needed, and gather necessary documents for inclusion in future projects
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Will provide training to other estimators and interns
QUALIFICATIONS
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Associate’s or bachelor's degree in Estimating, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
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Minimum three year’s construction operations experience, including exposure to materials management and project operations
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Current driver’s license
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Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
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Applicable mathematical skills
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Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth