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Mortenson Construction Estimator II in Minneapolis, Minnesota
ABOUT MORTENSON As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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. Let's Redefine Possible Summary: Do you have a real passion for being part of a creative, forward thinking organization estimating some of the highest profile, diverse projects in the industry, while utilizing the most efficient and up to date technology? Mortenson is currently seeking an Estimator II for our Energy Storage Group who will be responsible for gathering, calculating, and compiling data in order to produce project estimates; for smaller projects, this position will also prepare the full estimate. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role. Responsibilities: Your organization, flexibility, extraordinary customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to: Build Project Estimates Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets Prepare, organize, and coordinate Request for Proposal documents Prepare, and coordinate schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor's and other scheduled items Resolve all pricing options and target the appropriate price for the project Provide assistance to data input into estimating software program(s) Capture historical cost data and perform archive filing Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed Gather information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e. permits, hearings, etc.) Assist in leading addendum log and documents from customers/clients Provide direction to new estimators and engineers as they join the team Solicit new bidders when needed, and obtain necessary documents for inclusion in future projects Identify areas for training with estimators and interns Qualifications: Minimum one-year construction operations experience, including exposure to materials management and project operations Current driver's license Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks Applicable mathematical skills Familiarity with building/estimating techniques and software: ISqFt, ICE/Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, Google Earth Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 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. #LI-AH1 Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.