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MEP Estimator III - Process Piping

$109.3k - $164k

Mortenson Construction

MEP Estimator III – Process Piping

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEP Estimator III – Process Piping that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for multiple projects, as well as providing support for large projects.

This is a hybrid position and must be based in one of these regional office locations: Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, or Seattle.

Responsibilities
  • Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings and assigning work
  • Ensure complete and reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information, adjusting assignments as needed
  • Determine trade partner strategy, prepare invitations to bid, and obtain relevant documents including BIM
  • Conduct complete quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and utilize cost history to inform scope and pricing
  • Ensure estimates meet company and group margin goals, prepare and present margin plans, and manage Bid Day or presentations to owners
  • Provide cost modeling, value analysis, and target value delivery, performing cost studies and assisting design teams
  • Prepare or supervise preparation of self-performed work scopes, ensuring accurate pricing
  • Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners
  • Collaborate with team members, participate in group estimating meetings, and develop industry knowledge base
  • Advance group capabilities through involvement in initiatives and coaching less experienced team members
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
  • Minimum six years construction industry experience
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple project tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with building and estimating techniques, software, and BIM for quantifying work
  • Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects and use cost history software for pricing
  • Ability to complete self-performed estimates, analyze past project data, and understand impacts of schedule and logistics
  • Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills, active listening, and effective communication
  • Ability to prepare deliverables, present estimates, and travel up to 20%
  • Knowledge of construction law, business practices, and Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Ability to perform quantity surveys for MEPT systems, identify value analysis, and validate design
  • Understand productivity standards, local labor rates, and coordinate owner furnished/contractor installed equipment
  • Build and maintain relationships with trade partners, design engineers, and industry professionals

A few benefits offered include:

  • 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 $109,300 - $164,000. (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.

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.

Let's Redefine Possible®

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.
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