Senior MEP Estimating Manager

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an MEP Estimating Manager to lead comprehensive estimates across diverse project types. You will coordinate teams, review plans with architects and engineers, and establish pricing models for MEPT systems while driving margins and contingency strategies.

You will supervise take-offs, mentor staff, and collaborate with trade partners to optimize project profitability. This role emphasizes leadership, analytical rigor, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of proven estimating experience with cost control and material pricing.
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, contracts, and cost coding systems.
• Proven ability to lead estimating teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full estimate preparation, review, and communication, including quantity surveys, historical cost data, and conflict identification.
• Lead plan and estimate reviews, collaborate with architects and engineers, and provide baseline unit pricing and cost models for MEPT systems.
• Establish margins and contingency plans, inform trade partner awards, and develop value analysis estimates.
• Communicate estimates to stakeholders, assist with subcontracting plans, and solicit subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead and support estimate teams, assign priorities, monitor take-offs, and provide supervision in Chief Estimator's absence.
• Foster relationships with MEPT trade partners, advise on project strategies, and ensure team resources and support.
• Develop leadership potential through task assignments, implement safety programs, and handle union issues.
• Maintain site relationships, manage logistics efficiently, and provide improvement suggestions.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds, lead by example, offer coaching and feedback, and manage performance.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Task management

Construction law

Microsoft Office

Client interaction

Travel readiness

Tools

Estimating software packages

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an MEP Estimating Manager to lead comprehensive estimates across diverse project types. You will coordinate teams, review plans with architects and engineers, and establish pricing models for MEPT systems while driving margins and contingency strategies.

You will supervise take-offs, mentor staff, and collaborate with trade partners to optimize project profitability. This role emphasizes leadership, analytical rigor, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced