Senior Estimator - Construction

Description

• Ensure understanding of project scope and updates among team members and subcontractors
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage estimators, including performance evaluations
• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits
• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
• Assist in project scheduling
• Research and analyze historical project data for current applications
• Provide conceptual, detailed, self-perform work estimates, and cost models
• Assign work to estimating team and ensure accurate information is incorporated
• Determine subcontractors for bidding process and final estimate pricing
• Assist in selecting building systems and software programs
• Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects
• Write and submit Requests for Information
• Maintain regular communication with team members, owners, architects, and engineers
• Conduct quantity surveys, cost estimates, and review subcontractor proposals

Requirements

• Current driver’s license
• Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Minimum nine years construction industry experience
• Six years construction estimating experience
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Dental plan
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance