Senior Electrical Estimator - Denver- Phoenix- Salt Lake City

Mortenson Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator to lead estimating efforts for large-scale hyperscale data center projects. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in estimating techniques and project management. You will organize and manage multiple projects, ensuring reliable estimates and collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of construction law and risk management, along with proficiency in BIM software. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

No-Cost mental health tool

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years construction industry experience required.
• Detail-oriented with expertise in estimating techniques and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for hyperscale data center projects.
• Prepare trade partner strategy and ensure complete pricing coverage.

Skills

Estimating Techniques

Project Management

BIM Software

Construction Law Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Estimating

Construction Management

Tools

Eos Cortex

BIM Software

Job description

Senior MEP Estimator

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for hyperscale data center projects, and may also manage multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, leading teams of estimators on large data center projects

Facilitate meetings for estimate completion, assign work, and ensure reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information

Prepare trade partner strategy, invitations to bid, and budgets, ensuring complete pricing coverage and obtaining relevant documents, including BIM

Promote collaboration for comprehensive scope and budget alignment, ensuring completion of changes discussed in estimate reviews

Conduct quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and utilize cost history to inform scope and pricing

Ensure estimates meet company and group margin goals, prepare and present margin plans, and manage Bid Day and estimate presentations

Utilize Eos Cortex for cost modeling, value analysis, and target value delivery, performing cost studies and assisting design teams

Prepare or supervise preparation of self-performed work scopes, ensuring accurate pricing and proper allocation of costs, work hours, and quantities

Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners, and maintain industry knowledge base

Lead by example, coach and mentor team members, advance group capabilities, assist in software selection, and effectively work with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Minimum nine years construction industry experience

Detail-oriented; proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives in support of company and group improvement, with expertise in building and estimating techniques and software

Able to manage multiple large projects successfully, exhibiting complete command of the scope and budget, and leading teams of estimators on complex work

Proficient in using BIM, plans, and other project documents to quantify work, and identifying resources to provide quality guidance during the design phase to keep projects on budget

Knowledgeable in all building systems, contract types, and other potential impacts to the project, using industry relationships to increase knowledge, problem-solve, and mitigate risk

Recognizes risk and works with design phase teams to mitigate it, with a thorough understanding of pricing, productivities for self-performed work, and maintaining data quality

Sets target budgets and completes cost models using cost history software (Cortex), understanding impacts to pricing, and completing large, complex self-performed estimates, including general conditions

Understands and factors into estimates impacts related to schedule and logistics, consistently advancing group capabilities through involvement in initiatives and coaching less experienced team members

Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior Estimators, effectively preparing deliverables and presenting completed estimates to internal and external customers with complete command of scope and budget

Possesses understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices, with a proven positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, and active listening and effective communication

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans, with the

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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $125,000 MIN - $187,500 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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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.

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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.

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.