Estimator III

Mortenson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k + generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Estimator III to lead full estimates on large, complex projects. The role requires coordinating with staff at all levels, utilizing BIM and estimating software, and driving scope and budget alignment in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers career growth, competitive base pay, and participation in Mortenson's incentive plan. Denver, CO posting notes higher ranges for select offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Estimating, Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of construction industry experience.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks across projects.
• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques and software.
• Proven capability to lead teams of estimators on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation.
• Facilitate kick-off, status updates, and final reviews.
• Assign and adjust work to ensure complete estimates.
• Incorporate contract docs, design team, owner communications, and permits.
• Determine trade partner strategy and prepare bids/budgets.
• Review BIM and other documents for quantity takeoffs.
• Promote collaboration for scope and budget alignment.
• Complete changes from estimate reviews.
• Perform quantity surveys of materials/resources.

Skills

BIM

Estimating software

Team leadership

Multi-project management

Pricing history data

Education

Degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

BIM software

Estimating software

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Estimator III with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Estimator will provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation


• Facilitate necessary meetings (kick-off, status updates, plan flips, final reviews)


• Assign and adjust work to ensure complete and reliable estimates


• Incorporate all relevant information (contract documents, communication with design team and owner, tax laws, permits)


• Determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget


• Obtain and review all relevant documents, including BIM


• Promote collaboration for comprehensive scope and budget alignment


• Ensure completion of changes from estimate reviews


• Complete quantity surveys of materials/resources


• Use knowledge of project type and best practices to fill gaps in early design documents

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience


• Minimum six years construction industry experience


• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks


• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques and software


• Able to lead multiple projects simultaneously


• Proficient in using BIM, plans, and other project documents to quantify work


• Builds industry relationships and increases knowledge of all building systems


• Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects


• Demonstrated ability to use cost history software for micro (unit prices) and macro (building systems) level pricing


• Able to complete self-performed estimates, including general conditions, analyzing past project data for pricing


• Ability to travel up to 20%

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 pay range for this role is $109,300 - $164,000 (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.

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.