Senior Electrical MEP Estimator - Hybrid

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 1:

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health tools

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an MEP Estimator III - Electrical to lead estimating efforts for multiple projects and provide support for large-scale works. The role is hybrid and based in one of several regional offices, including Minneapolis.

The candidate will organize estimate prep, manage bids, perform cost studies, and collaborate with trade partners, design teams, and owners to ensure margins and schedule alignment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Six years of construction industry experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple project tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques, software, and BIM for quantifying work.
• Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects and use cost history software for pricing.
• Ability to complete self-performed estimates, analyze past project data, and understand impacts of schedule and logistics.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills, active listening, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings and assigning work.
• Ensure complete and reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information, adjusting assignments as needed.
• Determine trade partner strategy, prepare invitations to bid, and obtain relevant documents including BIM.
• Conduct complete quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and utilize cost history to inform scope and pricing.
• Ensure estimates meet margin goals, prepare and present margin plans, and manage Bid Day or presentations to owners.
• Provide 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners.
• Collaborate with team members, participate in group estimating meetings, and develop industry knowledge base.
• Advance group capabilities through involvement in initiatives and coaching less experienced team members.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Communication skills

Cost estimating

BIM

Team coaching

Customer service

Travel up to 20%

Education

Estimation/Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

BIM

Cost history software

Estimating software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an MEP Estimator III - Electrical to lead estimating efforts for multiple projects and provide support for large-scale works. The role is hybrid and based in one of several regional offices, including Minneapolis.

The candidate will organize estimate prep, manage bids, perform cost studies, and collaborate with trade partners, design teams, and owners to ensure margins and schedule alignment.