MEP Estimator III Mechanical | Mortenson

Description

• Prepare or supervise preparation of self-performed work scopes, ensuring accurate pricing
• Ensure complete and reliable estimates incorporating all relevant information, adjusting assignments as needed
• Conduct complete quantity surveys, determine site logistics and schedule requirements, and utilize cost history to inform scope and pricing
• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings and assigning work
• Ensure estimates meet company and group margin goals, prepare and present margin plans, and manage Bid Day or presentations to owners
• Determine trade partner strategy, prepare invitations to bid, and obtain relevant documents including BIM
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Advance group capabilities through involvement in initiatives and coaching less experienced team members
• Collaborate with team members, participate in group estimating meetings, and develop industry knowledge base
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners, design engineers, and industry professionals
• Provide cost modeling, value analysis, and target value delivery, performing cost studies and assisting design teams
• Build and maintain relationships with operations personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners

Requirements

• Familiarity with building and estimating techniques, software, and BIM for quantifying work
• Understand productivity standards, local labor rates, and coordinate owner furnished/contractor installed equipment
• Proven ability to lead teams of estimators on larger projects and use cost history software for pricing
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple project tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field 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.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills, active listening, and effective communication
• Knowledge of construction law, business practices, and Equal Employment Opportunity
• Ability to complete self-performed estimates, analyze past project data, and understand impacts of schedule and logistics
• Ability to prepare deliverables, present estimates, and travel up to 20%
• Minimum six years construction industry experience
• Ability to perform quantity surveys for MEPT systems, identify value analysis, and validate design
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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