Electrical MEPT Estimator I - Grow in Estimating

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a MEPT Estimator I (Electrical) to lead estimating efforts for small to mid-size projects or support larger projects on the lead estimator. You will gather, calculate, and compile data to produce reliable project estimates and collaborate with the project team and trade partners.

The role requires a degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent and construction industry experience; knowledge of MEPT (Mechanical/Plumbing or Electrical/Technology)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate 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.
• Awareness of potential code impacts due to new code adoption.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Associate degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a MEPT Estimator I (Electrical) to lead estimating efforts for small to mid-size projects or support larger projects on the lead estimator. You will gather, calculate, and compile data to produce reliable project estimates and collaborate with the project team and trade partners.

The role requires a degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent and construction industry experience; knowledge of MEPT (Mechanical/Plumbing or Electrical/Technology)