Wind Project Estimator I-II: Growth & Impact

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is actively seeking an Estimator I & II to gather, calculate, and compile data to produce project estimates. For smaller projects, the role may involve preparing the full estimate.

The position includes responsibilities from creating project estimates to supporting lead estimators, with training provided to new estimators and interns and opportunities to engage with bid development and vendor comparisons.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor's degree in Estimating, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum three year’s construction operations experience.
• 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

• Create Project Estimates.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials.
• Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
• Help in preparing, organizing, and coordinating Request for Proposal documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor's and other schedule-driven items.
• Determine all pricing options and the appropriate price for the project.
• Support lead estimator in data input into estimating software program(s).
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering.
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed.
• Support lead estimator in gathering information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e., permits, hearings, etc.).
• Help manage Addendum log and documents from customers/clients.
• Provide direction to new Estimators and Engineers as they join the team.
• Solicit new bidders when needed, and gather necessary documents for inclusion in future projects.
• Will provide training to other estimators and interns.

Skills

Construction operations experience

Detail oriented

Mathematical skills

Customer service

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Estimating / Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

ISqFt

ICE/Bid2Win

OST

Bluebeam

Google Earth

Job description

Mortenson is actively seeking an Estimator I & II to gather, calculate, and compile data to produce project estimates. For smaller projects, the role may involve preparing the full estimate.

The position includes responsibilities from creating project estimates to supporting lead estimators, with training provided to new estimators and interns and opportunities to engage with bid development and vendor comparisons.