Senior Estimator II

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Estimator II that will responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for our most complex, large projects, may also manage multiple projects

Organize, plan and schedule for estimate preparation.

Leads teams of estimators on large projects

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

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.

Prepares team for, and manages Bid Day.

Cost modeling, value analysis and target value delivery.

Perform cost studies to assist design team in selecting building systems, materials and other design requirements.

Self-Performed Work expertise – prepare or supervise preparation of all self-performed work scopes utilizing appropriate levels of detail to accurately price the work.

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.

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

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

Conducts estimate reviews of smaller estimates as directed by estimating leaders

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.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience

Minimum 12 years construction industry experience

Detail orientation; proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects, tasks and initiatives in support of company and group improvement.

Expertise with building and estimating techniques and software.

Able to manage multiple large projects successfully exhibiting complete command of the scope and budget and lead teams of estimators on complex work.

Able to use BIM, plans and other project documents to successfully quantify the work.

Identifies and utilizes resources to provide quality guidance during design phase to keep project on budget.

Exhibits and uses knowledge of all building systems, contract types, and other potential impacts to the project and reflects those in the estimate.

Uses industry relationships to increase industry and project knowledge to problem solve and mitigate risk.

Has thorough understanding of pricing, productivities for self-performed work and works to maintain quality of data.

Able to set target budgets and complete cost models using cost history software (Cortex) and exhibits complete understanding of impacts to pricing.

Able to complete large, complex self-performed estimates, including general conditions, effectively analyzing data from past projects to price.

Understands and factors into estimates impacts related to schedule and logistics.

Proven ability to consistently advance the capabilities of the group through involvement in group and company initiatives and through coaching of less experienced team members.

Able to effectively prepare deliverables and present completed estimates to internal and external customers with complete command of scope and budget

Possesses understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative Action plans…