Company Overview:

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 company 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 exceptional people and exceptional teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" 40 times regionally over the past decade…

…What are you waiting for?!

Summary: 

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.  The Senior Estimator will provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects. The base compensation range for this role is $120,000- $183,000. This range is adjusted for Denver, CO by increasing the overall range by 5%.

Responsibilities:

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

• Leads teams of estimators on large projects


• Facilitate meetings necessary for completion of estimate, including kick off, status updates, plan flips, final reviews, etc.


• Assign work to ensure complete and reliable estimate incorporating all relevant information, including, but not limited to contract documents, communication with design team and owner, tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, permits and other regulatory requirements, etc.  Adjust assignments as necessary to complete the estimate in time allotted.


• Prepare trade partner strategy and prepare invitation to bid / budget, working with project team to guarantee complete pricing coverage.


• Obtain all relevant documents including BIM (Building Information Model) necessary to complete quantity survey and to assist in understanding of project. Promote collaboration between all parties to ensure complete understanding of scope that leads to comprehensive Scope and Budget Alignment.


• Ensure completion of changes discussed in estimate reviews.

Work with estimating team to ensure complete Quantity Survey of materials / resources required to complete the project - Use knowledge of project type and construction best practices to “fill in the gaps” in early design documents to ensure a complete and thorough estimate that reflects the total scope of work necessary.

Effectively works with estimating, project and design teams to identify and mitigate risk to the project budget and margin

Work with project team to determine site logistic and schedule requirements and prepare general requirements estimate

Utilize cost history to inform scope, pricing, productivities, etc.

Work with Project Sponsor to ensure estimate that meets company and group margin goals. Prepare and present margin plan for approval by project and group leaders.

Prepares team for and manages Bid Day

Prepares team and manages estimate presentation to design team and owner demonstrating complete command of scope and budget 

Electronically file appropriate documents.  For commercial projects archive in Eos Cortex and Estimate Change Log.

Cost modeling, value analysis and target value delivery

• Utilize Eos Cortex to create cost models and target values to inform customer budgets.


• Utilize estimate, industry knowledge, etc. to provide value analysis to maintain project budgets


• Perform cost studies to assist design team in selection of building systems, materials and other design requirements.  Assist Design Phase Team in steering design to budget.

Other duties, as assigned including 

• 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
  
  
  
  • Responsible for the direction, training, mentoring, management, and timely performance evaluation of estimators.
  
  

 Cost History

• Work with project team and visit project sites to ensure proper allocation and reporting of costs, work hours and quantities to ensure reliability of cost data for use in future estimates.


• Record final estimate and, upon project completion, final costs using Eos Cortex for use in cost modeling and in setting targets for future projects.


• Maintain communication with project leadership throughout the project to learn challenges and opportunities encountered to inform future estimates

Build and maintain relationships with Operations Personnel, design partners, trade partners and owners during estimate and beyond.

Supervisory responsibilities – is an Estimating leader 

• Leads by example, exhibiting strong work ethic, self-starter habits, resourcefulness and business judgement, demonstrating the principles of LeadBLU daily.


• Coach, mentor and manage other team members in their work and career development. 


• Actively participate in and prepare topics for group estimating meetings and other company meetings as needed.


• Consistently advances the capabilities of the group through involvement in group and company initiatives and through coaching of less experienced team members.


• Assist in selection of software and other group / company initiatives as needed.

Maintain industry knowledge base – utilize all available resources, trade journals, conferences, work on projects, etc. to maintain knowledge of industry best practices, trends and challenges.

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Six years construction estimating experience 


• Minimum nine years construction industry experience


• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred


• 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, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth


• Current driver’s license

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience

 Benefits offered to non-craft; non-union, full-time team members include: 

• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage 


• Dental plan 


• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions 


• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 


• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 


• Employee assistance program 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.