Senior Estimator: Lead on Large-Scale Construction

Mortenson; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,300 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

PTO & holidays

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson, a premier builder and EPC, seeks an Estimator III for complex projects in Seattle. Lead multiple estimates, coordinate with design teams, owners, and trade partners to produce accurate budgets and schedules. Strong BIM and estimating software skills required.

The role demands at least six years of experience, a related degree, and the ability to manage several tasks while maintaining high professionalism. On-site work in Seattle with potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum six years construction industry experience.
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques and software; able to lead teams.

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 input, tax laws, permits).
• Determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget.
• Review BIM and other documents to quantify work.
• Promote collaboration for scope and budget alignment.
• Ensure completion of changes from estimate reviews.
• Complete quantity surveys of materials/resources.
• Fill gaps in early design documents using project knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Estimating or Civil/Electrical Eng or Construction Management degree

Tools

BIM

Estimating software

Cost history software

Job description

Mortenson, a premier builder and EPC, seeks an Estimator III for complex projects in Seattle. Lead multiple estimates, coordinate with design teams, owners, and trade partners to produce accurate budgets and schedules. Strong BIM and estimating software skills required.

The role demands at least six years of experience, a related degree, and the ability to manage several tasks while maintaining high professionalism. On-site work in Seattle with potential travel as needed.