Estimator I–III: Civil Underground Utilities

Mortenson; Minnesota; Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 124.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical plan with drug coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Zusammenfassung

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator I & II for civil underground utilities to compile data and develop accurate project estimates. You will work on water, sewer, storm, duct bank projects and related infrastructure, calculating costs from drawings and specs.

The role supports bid preparation, RFQ coordination, and pricing strategies in a collaborative team. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions, refine pricing, and help pursue opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Applicable mathematical skills.
• Familiarity re building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, OST, Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth.

Aufgaben

• 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 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

Kenntnisse

Detail orientation

Mathematical skills

Building/estimating methods

Customer service

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Associate in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam/PDF

Google Earth

Jobbeschreibung

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator I & II for civil underground utilities to compile data and develop accurate project estimates. You will work on water, sewer, storm, duct bank projects and related infrastructure, calculating costs from drawings and specs.

The role supports bid preparation, RFQ coordination, and pricing strategies in a collaborative team. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions, refine pricing, and help pursue opportunities.