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Senior Estimator

Mortenson Construction
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2023 CLOSED ON 5/31/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Mortenson Construction?

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002...

...What are you waiting for?

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects. Excellent communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with high integrity and confidentiality will be vital to your success.

The base compensation range for this role is $116,800 - $175,200 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%) This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

  • Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects
  • Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates and cost models
  • Strategically plan and execute estimates that serve our clients, finding solutions that bring best value and an exceptional experience to all stake holders
  • Work with project team and trade partners to ensure competitive pricing is received
  • Determine pricing to be used in final estimate
  • Collaborate with all team members, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to ensure complete understanding of the project scope
  • Research and analyze historical project data for application to current project
  • Assist in selecting building systems
  • Assist in selecting software programs to be utilized
  • Assist in project scheduling
  • Lead team members
  • Responsible for the direction, training, mentoring, management, and timely performance evaluation of estimators.

  • 6 years construction estimating experience
  • Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
  • Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
  • Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
  • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Applicable mathematical skills
  • Proficient with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, Winest/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth

Education:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
  • LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefit program to team members and their families to support their health, build long term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:

  • Medical and prescription drug plans - choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Paid time off, holidays and other paid leaves
  • Life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program and online mental health tool and concierge
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program
  • Identity Theft Protection

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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Salary : $116,800 - $175,200

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