MEP Estimator III - Mechanical

About the Role

The estimator will organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, lead meetings, and assign work while ensuring estimates are complete and reliable. Responsibilities include developing trade partner strategies, managing bid invitations and BIM documents, conducting quantity surveys, analyzing site logistics, and using cost history to inform pricing. They will also meet company margin goals, present margin plans, provide cost modeling and value analysis, oversee self‑performed work scopes, and foster relationships with operations, design partners, trade partners, and owners. • Organize and schedule estimate preparation, leading meetings and assigning work. • Ensure estimates are complete, reliable, and incorporate all relevant data. • Develop trade partner strategies, issue bid invitations, and obtain BIM documents. • Conduct quantity surveys, assess site logistics, and use cost history for pricing. • Meet company margin goals, prepare margin plans, and manage bid presentations. • Provide cost modeling, value analysis, target value delivery, and support design teams. • Oversee self‑performed work scopes and ensure accurate pricing. • Build and maintain relationships with operations, design partners, trade partners, and owners. • Participate in group estimating meetings, mentor junior estimators, and drive initiative involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸estimate scheduling
• ▸bid management
• ▸quantity survey
• ▸cost modeling
• ▸margin planning
• ▸stakeholder relations

What You Bring

Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and have at least six years of construction industry experience. The role requires strong analytical abilities, familiarity with estimating software and BIM, proven leadership of estimator teams, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication, customer service, and the ability to travel up to 20% are also essential, along with knowledge of construction law and productivity standards. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Mortenson does not accept agency solicitations without a valid agreement, and job postings typically remain open for a minimum of five days. • Work effectively with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. • Minimum six years of construction industry experience. • Proven ability to lead estimator teams on large projects and use cost history software. • Proficiency with estimating software and BIM for quantifying work. • Strong analytical skills for quantity surveys, value analysis, and schedule logistics. • Excellent communication, customer service, and active listening abilities. • Ability to travel up to 20% and prepare/present deliverables. • Knowledge of construction law, business practices, and EEO regulations. • Understanding of productivity standards, local labor rates, and equipment coordination.

Requirements

• ▸estimating software
• ▸bim
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸6+ years
• ▸team lead
• ▸communication

Benefits

Mortenson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no extra cost, a 401(k) with a generous company match, paid time off and holidays, employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as mental‑health tools, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. The base salary ranges from $109,300 to $164,000, with higher ranges for certain locations, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. • Medical, prescription drug, 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

Hybrid