MEP Estimator II - Electrical

About the Role

Mortenson is seeking an MEP Estimator II responsible for gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates; for smaller projects, the role also prepares the full estimate. The position involves creating project estimates, completing quantity takeoffs, soliciting trade partners for bids and time projections, preparing RFP documents and schedules, determining pricing options, supporting the lead estimator with software data entry, archiving cost data, and participating in review meetings and site investigations. The estimator will assist with permits and hearings, manage addendum logs, guide new estimators and engineers, solicit new bidders, and provide training to other estimators and interns. • Create project estimates and perform quantity takeoffs • Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and gather time projections • Prepare RFP documents, schedules, and estimate summary sheets • Determine pricing options and appropriate project pricing • Support lead estimator with data entry into estimating software • Archive filing and gather historical cost data • Participate in plan, estimate, and site review meetings • Assist with permits, hearings, and other government or private entity requirements • Manage addendum logs and client documents • Provide direction and training to new estimators, engineers, and interns

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸quantity takeoff
• ▸bid solicitation
• ▸rfp preparation
• ▸pricing analysis
• ▸estimator training

What You Bring

Candidates need an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least three years of construction operations experience, a valid driver’s license, strong detail orientation, mathematical skills, familiarity with estimating software (ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, OST, Bluebeam, Google Earth), a professional attitude, and ability to interpret Mortenson policies. Mortenson is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; all agency solicitations must have a valid agreement. • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in estimating, engineering, or construction management • Minimum three years of construction operations experience • Valid driver’s license and strong detail orientation • Proficiency with ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, OST, Bluebeam/PDF, and Google Earth • Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's degree
• ▸construction experience
• ▸driver license
• ▸isqft
• ▸bluebeam
• ▸customer service

Benefits

Benefits for non‑craft employees working 25+ hours per week include medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with match, paid time off, employer‑paid life, AD&D and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. The base salary ranges from $91,700 to $123,800, with regional adjustments. • Medical, vision, and dental plans at no additional cost • 401(k) with generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program

Work Environment

Office Full-Time