Lead Construction Estimator – Large Projects

M. A. Mortenson Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx plans

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D & disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator III to lead, coordinate, and finalize estimates for large, complex projects. You will organize estimate prep, run kick-offs, and drive collaboration across design teams and owners. Strong leadership, BIM proficiency, and a track record in multi-project estimation are essential.

The role involves travel up to 20% and offers a base pay range with performance incentives; visa sponsorship is not offered. Equal opportunity employer.

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%

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

Skills

Project leadership

Multi-project management

Estimating experience

Confidentiality and professionalism

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Estimating or related field

Tools

BIM

Estimating software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator III to lead, coordinate, and finalize estimates for large, complex projects. You will organize estimate prep, run kick-offs, and drive collaboration across design teams and owners. Strong leadership, BIM proficiency, and a track record in multi-project estimation are essential.

The role involves travel up to 20% and offers a base pay range with performance incentives; visa sponsorship is not offered. Equal opportunity employer.