MEP Estimator I - Electrical

MEPT Estimator I 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEPT Estimator I - Electrical that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for a small or medium project or in support of a lead estimator on a larger project. 

This role is located at our Head Quarters in MN

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Organize, plan, and schedule for estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings 

• Prepare comprehensive and reliable estimates, incorporating all relevant information 

• Collaborate with project team and estimating leadership to determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget 

• Obtain relevant documents, including BIM, to complete quantity survey and understand project scope 

• Ensure complete quantity survey of materials/resources required for the project 

• Utilize cost history to inform scope, pricing, and productivities 

• Work with Project Sponsor and Estimating Leaders to ensure estimates meet margin goals and prepare margin plan for approval 

• Prepare for and participate in Bid Day or presentation to owner 

• Build and maintain relationships with Operations Personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners 

• Develop industry knowledge base through available resources, trade journals, conferences, and projects 

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

• Construction industry experience preferred 

• Ability to perform quantity survey for a MEPT system (Mechanical/Plumbing or Electrical/Technology) 

• Gain knowledge and understanding of one scope (M/P or E/T) 

• Contact and scope trade partners for area of focus 

• Contact equipment vendors for pricing and delivery schedule 

• Prepare budget breakdown form for MEPT trade partner proposals on small projects 

• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners for focused area 

• Create list of potential trade partners for assigned projects 

• Awareness of potential code impacts due to new code adoption 

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 $78,800.00 MIN - $98,500.00 MAX. (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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