MEP Estimator I - Electrical

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a MEPT Estimator I - Electrical that will be responsible for leading estimating efforts of gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for a small or medium project or in support of a lead estimator on a larger project.

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, plan, and schedule for estimate preparation, facilitating necessary meetings
• Prepare comprehensive and reliable estimates, incorporating all relevant information
• Collaborate with project team and estimating leadership to determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget
• Obtain relevant documents, including BIM, to complete quantity survey and understand project scope
• Ensure complete quantity survey of materials/resources required for the project
• Utilize cost history to inform scope, pricing, and productivities
• Work with Project Sponsor and Estimating Leaders to ensure estimates meet margin goals and prepare margin plan for approval
• Prepare for and participate in Bid Day or presentation to owner
• Build and maintain relationships with Operations Personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners
• Develop industry knowledge base through available resources, trade journals, conferences, and projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Ability to perform quantity survey for a MEPT system (Mechanical/Plumbing or Electrical/Technology)
• Gain knowledge and understanding of one scope (M/P or E/T)
• Contact and scope trade partners for area of focus
• Contact equipment vendors for pricing and delivery schedule
• Prepare budget breakdown form for MEPT trade partner proposals on small projects
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners for focused area
• Create list of potential trade partners for assigned projects
• Awareness of potential code impacts due to new code adoption