MEP Estimator I - Electrical

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 78,800 - 98,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a MEPT Estimator I - Electrical to lead estimating efforts for small to medium projects, gathering data, calculating quantities, and producing reliable project estimates at our headquarters in Minnesota.

You will collaborate with project teams and estimating leadership, manage bid preparation, coordinate with trade partners and vendors, and help ensure margins, accuracy, and timely bid day presentations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience in the construction industry 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.
• Create list of potential trade partners for assigned projects.
• Awareness of potential code impacts due to new code adoption.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule 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.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Trade partner coordination

Pricing with vendors

Budgeting

Code awareness

Relationship building

Education

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

Job description

MEPT Estimator I

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEPT Estimator I - Electrical who will be responsible for leading estimating efforts, gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for a small or medium project or in support of a lead estimator on a larger project. This role is located at our Headquarters in MN. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position and the applicant must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (H1B, O‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Summary

Lead the estimating process, organize plans, and collaborate with the project team and estimating leadership to ensure accurate, margin‑aligned estimates.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule 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.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's 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.
• Create list of potential trade partners for assigned projects.
• Awareness of potential code impacts due to new code adoption.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) 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.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is \$78,800.00 MIN - \$98,500.00 MAX. The 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.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Mortenson’s expertise spans markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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.