Senior MEP Estimator III – Mechanical Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Dental

401k with match

PTO & Holidays

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an MEP Estimator III - Mechanical to lead estimating efforts for multiple projects, gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce accurate project estimates. This hybrid role requires based in one of several regional office locations.

You will organize estimate preparation, manage bids, perform quantity surveys, leverage BIM and cost history, mentor junior estimators, and partner with operations, design teams, and trade partners to achieve margin goals.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum six years construction industry experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple project tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques, software, and BIM for quantifying work.
• Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects and use cost history software for pricing.
• Ability to complete self-performed estimates, analyze past project data, and understand impacts of schedule and logistics.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills, active listening, and effective communication.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Knowledge of construction law, business practices, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Ability to perform quantity surveys for MEPT systems, identify value analysis, and validate design.
• Understand productivity standards, local labor rates, and coordinate owner furnished/contractor installed equipment.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners, design engineers, and industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings and assigning work.
• Ensure complete and reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information, adjusting assignments as needed.
• Determine trade partner strategy, prepare invitations to bid, and obtain relevant documents including BIM.
• Conduct complete quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and utilize cost history to inform scope and pricing.
• Ensure estimates meet company and group margin goals, prepare and present margin plans, and manage Bid Day or presentations to owners.
• Provide cost modeling, value analysis, and target value delivery, performing cost studies and assisting design teams.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of self-performed work scopes, ensuring accurate pricing.
• Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners.
• Collaborate with team members, participate in group estimating meetings, and develop industry knowledge base.
• Advance group capabilities through involvement in initiatives and coaching less experienced team members.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Communication

Client service

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

BIM

Estimating software

Cost history software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an MEP Estimator III - Mechanical to lead estimating efforts for multiple projects, gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce accurate project estimates. This hybrid role requires based in one of several regional office locations.

You will organize estimate preparation, manage bids, perform quantity surveys, leverage BIM and cost history, mentor junior estimators, and partner with operations, design teams, and trade partners to achieve margin goals.