Electrical Estimator II

About the Role

The role includes organizing estimate preparation, directing meetings, creating reliable cost proposals, collaborating on trade‑partner strategies, gathering BIM and other documents for quantity surveys, using cost histories and productivity data, and ensuring estimates meet margin objectives approved by sponsors and estimating leaders. • Organize and schedule estimate preparation, leading necessary meetings • Prepare comprehensive, reliable estimates for mid‑size to multiple small projects • Collaborate with project team to define trade‑partner strategy and issue bid invitations • Obtain BIM and other documents to complete quantity surveys and define scope • Leverage cost history to inform pricing, productivities, and margin planning • Work with Project Sponsor and Estimating Leaders to meet margin goals and secure approval • Participate in bid day presentations to owners • Build and maintain relationships with operations, design, trade partners, and owners • Stay current on industry standards through trade journals, conferences, and project experience • Perform quantity surveys for MEPT systems and create basic device layouts • Conduct value analysis and use Cortex to evaluate and validate estimates • Apply productivity standards (MCA/SMACNA/NECA) to labor estimating • Identify and coordinate non‑MEPT scopes required for system installation • Source trade partners and vendors for pricing and delivery schedules; maintain a partner list

Key Responsibilities

• ▸estimate preparation
• ▸bim docs
• ▸quantity survey
• ▸cost analysis
• ▸productivity standards
• ▸vendor sourcing

What You Bring

Mortenson is hiring an MEP‑Electrical Estimator II to lead estimating efforts for mid‑size projects, multiple small projects, or to support larger projects under a lead estimator. Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in estimating, engineering, construction management or a related discipline, possess at least three years of construction experience, be capable of performing MEPT quantity surveys, conduct value analysis, use Cortex software, apply industry productivity standards, and coordinate additional scopes and vendor pricing. The position does not offer visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Mortenson does not accept unsolicited agency contacts without a valid agreement. • Hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in estimating, engineering, construction management, or related field • Minimum three years of construction industry experience • Visa sponsorship not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸construction exp
• ▸3 years
• ▸mept
• ▸cortex
• ▸productivity

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $91,700 to $123,800, with higher rates in select locations, and includes eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits comprise medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, employer‑paid life, AD&D and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. • Medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage at no additional cost • Dental insurance • 401(k) plan with generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No‑cost mental health tool and concierge services • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program • Base salary $91,700–$123,800 (higher in select locations); eligible for incentive plan

Work Environment

Office Full-Time