Structured Cabling - Senior Estimator I

Summary: 

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator on our Structured Cabling Team 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.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in low voltage systems, including voice/data cabling, fiber optics, and related infrastructure, with a proven ability to lead estimating efforts from conceptual design through final bid. Experience with both self-perform work and subcontracting is essential.

Locations : MN, CO, TX, United States

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which may include:

Lead team members 

• Responsible for the direction, training, mentoring, management, and timely performance evaluation of estimators.

Lead estimating efforts on difficult projects

• Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates and cost models

• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer

• Choose subcontractors to include in bidding process

• Figure out pricing for the final estimate

• Provide work assignments to the estimating team and ensure accurate estimating information provided is incorporated into final estimate

• Includes, but not limited to: quantity surveys and cost estimates, subcontractor proposals, research on tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, permits, etc.

• Write and submit Request for Information

Maintain regular interface and open communication 

• Interface regularly with team members, owners, architects, and engineers to ensure complete understanding of the project scope

• Ensure that team members, including subcontractors, understand initial project requirements and ongoing updates to those requirements

Other duties, as assigned including 

• Research and analyze historical project data for application to current project

• Assist in selecting building systems

• Help select software programs to utilize

• Assist in project scheduling

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred

• 9 years construction estimating experience

• 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

• Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth

• Current driver’s license

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 compensation range for this role is: $125,000 - $187,500 (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, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.   

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 

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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