MEP Estimator I - Electrical

MEPT Estimator I

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.

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:

• 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%).

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.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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.

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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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 21879
• Job Category MEP
• Posting Date 04/07/2026, 07:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 700 Meadow Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55422, US (Hybrid)