Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator I | Mortenson

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient. The Senior Estimator will provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of full estimates on large and complex work projects.

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

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
• Minimum nine years construction industry experience
• Six years construction estimating experience
• LEED AP, DBIA professional, preferred
• Organized and detailed with proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Proficiency with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2
  
  Win, On‑Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth
• Current driver’s license

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost for vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program

The base pay range for this role is $128,200 MIN – $192,300 MAX. Actual range is higher for Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.