Senior Estimator I - Structured Cabling

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 128,200 - 192,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with a generous match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Estimator I for their Structured Cabling Group to oversee the preparation of estimates on complex projects. The ideal candidate will lead team members, provide detailed estimates, and interact with various stakeholders. A background in construction management or engineering, along with extensive estimating experience, is critical for success.

Benefiting from a comprehensive compensation package, the role is positioned within a competitive salary range and includes various benefits such as medical coverage, a retirement plan, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of estimating experience in construction preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members and provide training.
• Organize and plan estimate preparation.
• Communicate with team members and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating experience (construction, telecom/cabling)

Building/estimating techniques and software

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Communication and leadership skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar

Tools

WinEst

On‑Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam/PDF

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator I for our Structured Cabling Group to provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects. Excellent communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever‑changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality will be vital to your success.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members, including direction, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of estimators
• Lead estimating efforts on difficult projects
• Provide conceptual, detailed, and self‑perform work estimates, and cost models
• Organize, research, and plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
• Choose subcontractors for bidding process and determine final estimate pricing
• Provide work assignments to estimating team, ensure accurate information in final estimate
• Write and submit Requests for Information
• Maintain regular communication with team members, owners, architects, and engineers
• Ensure understanding of project scope and updates for team members and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of estimating experience (construction, telecom/cabling estimating experience preferred)
• Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software (i.e.: WinEst, ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On‑Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth)
• Organized and detailed with ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to travel approximately 20%
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, TN, OPT, etc.)

Compensation

Base pay range for this role is $128,200–$192,300. 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.

Benefits

(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 concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Important Notes

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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.