Estimator I & II & III - Civil Underground Utilities

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with company-mact

Paid time off

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator I & II - Civil Underground Utilities to develop accurate project estimates for civil and underground utility work, including water, sewer, storm, duct bank and related infrastructure systems.

You will gather cost data, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze budgets, solicit bids, and support preconstruction activities while collaborating with project teams to refine pricing and strategies.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience for the Estimator II role.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Current driver’s license.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Applicable mathematical skills.
• Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate project estimates for civil and underground utility construction projects, including water and sewer systems.
• Gather, calculate, and compile cost data to prepare complete project estimates and competitive bid proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material summaries from plans, specifications, engineering drawings, and other project documents.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and schedule-driven costs to develop comprehensive project budgets.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers; prepare vendor comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and coordinating RFQ documents and schedules.
• Assess site conditions, project risks, permit requirements, and regulatory factors that may impact project costs, timelines, and execution strategies.
• Determine appropriate pricing strategies and recommend cost-effective solutions that align with project objectives and market conditions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and operations teams to validate assumptions, refine pricing, and support project pursuits.
• Support estimate reviews, project meetings, site investigations, and preconstruction activities.
• Maintain estimating archives, historical cost databases, production rates, and market pricing information to support future bids and continuous improvement.
• Manage agenda, project documentation, and estimate revisions throughout the bidding process.
• Develop relationships with new bidders and suppliers and gather qualification documentation for future project opportunities.
• Support lead estimator in data input into estimating software program(s)
• May provide training to other estimators and interns

Skills

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Google Earth

Education

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

Tools

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam/PDF

Google Earth

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Estimator I & II - Civil Underground Utilities who will be responsible for gathering, calculating, and compiling data in order to produce project estimates; for large projects, this position will also prepare the full estimate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop accurate project estimates for civil and underground utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm, duct bank and related infrastructure systems.
• Gather, calculate, and compile cost data to prepare complete project estimates and competitive bid proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material summaries from plans, specifications, engineering drawings, and other project documents.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and schedule-driven costs to develop comprehensive project budgets.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers; prepare vendor comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and coordinating Request for Quote (RFQ) documents and schedules.
• Assess site conditions, project risks, permit requirements, and regulatory factors that may impact project costs, timelines, and execution strategies.
• Determine appropriate pricing strategies and recommend cost-effective solutions that align with project objectives and market conditions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and operations teams to validate assumptions, refine pricing, and support project pursuits.
• Support estimate reviews, project meetings, site investigations, and preconstruction activities.
• Maintain estimating archives, historical cost databases, production rates, and market pricing information to support future bids and continuous improvement.
• Manage agenda, project documentation, and estimate revisions throughout the bidding process.
• Develop relationships with new bidders and suppliers and gather qualification documentation for future project opportunities.
• Support lead estimator in data input into estimating software program(s)
• May provide training to other estimators and interns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
• (3+ years of relevant experience for the Estimator II role)
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Current driver's license
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

Preferred Qualifications

• - 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 Estimator I $78,800 MIN - $98,500 MAX, Estimator II $91,700 - $123,800 MAX, Estimator III $109,300 MIN - $164,000 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.

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.

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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 sponsorshi