Senior Estimator Lead for Major Projects

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off, holidays

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disa b l

No-Cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects across multiple U.S. locations. This role requires coordinating conceptual and detailed estimates, pricing strategies, and managing subcontractor bids.

You will mentor the estimating team and ensure accurate, timely submissions while maintaining strong communication with clients and engineers. The ideal candidate has a robust background in construction estimating, leadership capabilities,

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
• Minimum nine years construction industry experience
• Six years construction estimating experience
• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred
• Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
• Current driver's license

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects
• Provide conceptual, detailed, self-perform work estimates, and cost models
• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
• Determine subcontractors for bidding process and final estimate pricing
• Assign work to estimating team and ensure accurate information is incorporated
• Conduct quantity surveys, cost estimates, and review subcontractor proposals
• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits
• Write and submit Requests for Information
• Maintain regular communication with team members, owners, architects, and engineers
• Ensure understanding of project scope and updates among team members and subcontractors
• Research and analyze historical project data for current applications
• Assist in selecting building systems and software programs
• Assist in project scheduling
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage estimators, including performance evaluations

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam/PDF

Google Earth

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects across multiple U.S. locations. This role requires coordinating conceptual and detailed estimates, pricing strategies, and managing subcontractor bids.

You will mentor the estimating team and ensure accurate, timely submissions while maintaining strong communication with clients and engineers. The ideal candidate has a robust background in construction estimating, leadership capabilities,