Senior Estimator - Complex Construction Projects (Hybrid)

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k match

PTO & holidays

Life, AD&D & disability insurance

Mental health resources

Job summary

Mortenson seeks an experienced Estimator III to lead and finalize large, complex project estimates. The role requires coordinating across staff levels in a fast-paced, confidential environment and delivering accurate, comprehensive estimates.

The position is hybrid and based in one of several locations, including Minneapolis. Candidates should bring a minimum six years of construction estimating experience and strong BIM/estimating software skills to drive bid success.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum six years construction industry experience.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Familiarity with estimating techniques.
• Software: BuildingConnected, WinEst/Bid2Win, OST, Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth.
• Able to lead multiple projects and teams.
• Proficient in using BIM, plans, and other documents to quantify work.
• Willingness 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, 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

Organizational leadership

Multiple project management

Relationship building

Team leadership

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Estimating / Civil / Electrical Engg / Construction Management

Tools

BuildingConnected

WinEst/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam/PDF

Google Earth

BIM

Job description

Mortenson seeks an experienced Estimator III to lead and finalize large, complex project estimates. The role requires coordinating across staff levels in a fast-paced, confidential environment and delivering accurate, comprehensive estimates.

The position is hybrid and based in one of several locations, including Minneapolis. Candidates should bring a minimum six years of construction estimating experience and strong BIM/estimating software skills to drive bid success.