MEP Estimator I - Electrical

Mortenson; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous Mor

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a MEPT Estimator I - Electrical to lead estimating for small to medium projects or support a lead estimator on larger initiatives.

The role emphasizes organizing estimate prep, performing quantity surveys for MEPT scopes, and coordinating with trade partners to determine pricing and bid strategy while supporting margin goals.

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 MEPT systems (M/E/P or E/T).
• Develop knowledge of one scope (M/P or E/T).
• Coordinate with trade partners for area of focus.
• Request pricing and delivery timelines from equipment vendors.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation and meetings.
• Prepare comprehensive and reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information.
• Collaborate with project team and estimating leadership on trade partner strategy and bids.
• Obtain BIM and related documents to complete quantity surveys and define scope.
• Ensure complete quantity survey of materials/resources for the project.
• Use cost history to inform scope, pricing, and productivity.
• Work with Estimating Leaders to meet margin goals and prepare margin plans.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Trade partner management

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Estimating/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

BIM documentation

Job description

MEPT Estimator I

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEPT Estimator I - Electrical that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of 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.

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, plan, and schedule for 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

A few benefits offered include:

• 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 $78,800.00 MIN - $98,500.00 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.

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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.

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 .