Senior Solar Estimator — Lead Large-Scale Projects

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans with no

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

No-cost mental health tools

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator I for our Solar group. Based at the MN headquarters, you will lead estimating on large, complex projects, coordinating across PV engineering, design, and leadership.

Expect travel for project site visits quarterly and a role that demands confidentiality and professional execution. The position requires a degree in CM or engineering or equivalent experience, with extensive estimating background.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience.
• Nine years of construction industry experience preferred, including renewables/utilities.
• Six years of construction estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects.
• Provide conceptual, detailed, self-perform estimates, and cost models.
• Organize and plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission.
• Determine trade partners and final estimate pricing.
• Assign work to estimating team and ensure accurate information.
• Conduct quantity surveys, cost estimates, and review trade partner proposals.
• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits.
• Write and submit RFIs; maintain communication with team and leadership.
• Ensure understanding of project scope and updates among team and partners.
• Research historical data for current applications; assist scheduling.
• Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate estimators.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Builder mindset

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

Education

Construction management or engineering degree

Tools

Excel

ISqFt

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

Google Earth

PowerPoint

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator I for our Solar group. Based at the MN headquarters, you will lead estimating on large, complex projects, coordinating across PV engineering, design, and leadership.

Expect travel for project site visits quarterly and a role that demands confidentiality and professional execution. The position requires a degree in CM or engineering or equivalent experience, with extensive estimating background.