Mortenson Construction

Senior Estimator I - Structured Cabling

Mortenson Construction$128K — $192K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of estimating experience, preferably in construction or telecom/cabling
  • Proficient with estimating software such as WinEst, On-Screen Takeoff, and Bluebeam
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple complex projects
  • Basic understanding of construction law and standard business practices
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor estimating team members
  • Oversee estimating efforts on complex projects
  • Prepare accurate conceptual and detailed work estimates
  • Organize and facilitate the preparation and submission of estimates
  • Select subcontractors and finalize estimate pricing
  • Assign work to estimating team while ensuring accuracy
  • Communicate regularly with team members and project stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage
  • 401k plan with generous employer matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employer-covered life and disability insurance
  • Access to mental health tools and extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
  • Discounted gym membership program
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator I for our Structured Cabling 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead team members, including direction, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of estimators
  • Lead estimating efforts on difficult projects
  • Provide conceptual, detailed, and self-perform work estimates, and cost models
  • Organize, research, and plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
  • Choose subcontractors for bidding process and determine final estimate pricing
  • Provide work assignments to estimating team, ensure accurate information in final estimate
  • Write and submit Requests for Information
  • Maintain regular communication with team members, owners, architects, and engineers
  • Ensure understanding of project scope and updates for team members and subcontractors


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of estimating experience (construction, telecom/cabling estimating experience preferred)
  • Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software (i.e.: WinEst, ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth)
  • 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
  • Current driver's license
  • Ability to travel approximately 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 pay range for this role is $128,200- $192,300. (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.

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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 Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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