Underground Utilities Estimator - Civil Construction

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous 1

Paid time off, holidays, and otherpaid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator I & II for civil underground utilities to develop accurate project estimates and complete bid proposals. The role involves gathering cost data, performing takeoffs, and analyzing costs across labor, materials, and subcontractors to support competitive bids.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, preparing RFQs, and maintaining cost databases. Demanding attention to detail and strong mathematical skills are essential, with incentives tied to

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience for the Estimator II role.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Current driver’s license.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Applicable mathematical skills.
• Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate project estimates for civil and underground utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm, duct bank and related infrastructure systems.
• Gather, calculate, and compile cost data to prepare complete project estimates and competitive bid proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material summaries from plans, specifications, engineering drawings, and other project documents.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and schedule-driven costs to develop comprehensive project budgets.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers; prepare vendor comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and coordinating Request for Quote (RFQ) documents and schedules.
• Assess site conditions, project risks, permit requirements, and regulatory factors that may impact project costs, timelines, and execution strategies.
• Determine appropriate pricing strategies and recommend cost-effective solutions that align with project objectives and market conditions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and operations teams to validate assumptions, refine pricing, and support project pursuits.
• Support estimate reviews, project meetings, site investigations, and preconstruction activities.
• Maintain estimating archives, historical cost databases, production rates, and market pricing information to support future bids and continuous improvement.
• Manage agenda, project documentation, and estimate revisions throughout the bidding process.
• Develop relationships with new bidders and suppliers and gather qualification documentation for future project opportunities.
• Support lead estimator in data input into estimating software program(s)
• May provide training to other estimators and interns

Skills

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Google Earth

Detail orientation

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam/PDF

Google Earth

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Estimator I & II for civil underground utilities to develop accurate project estimates and complete bid proposals. The role involves gathering cost data, performing takeoffs, and analyzing costs across labor, materials, and subcontractors to support competitive bids.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, preparing RFQs, and maintaining cost databases. Demanding attention to detail and strong mathematical skills are essential, with incentives tied to