Mortenson Overview: 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 experienced Estimator II to Join our Power Delivery Services Group Team to provide leadership, coordination, and final preparation of estimates for a wide range of project types and sizes. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels. Your problem-solving abilities, thoughtful approach, efficiency, and integrity will be vital to your success in this role. Responsibilities: Starting with conceptual design our Electrical Estimators work with our project leads, customers, and internal and external designers to fully understand the electrical scope of their projects and create a budget that aligns with this scope. In many cases, they are instrumental in finding effective design and cost solutions to enable these projects to move forward. The Electrical Estimator will also be a primary contact for the trade contractors on these projects, evaluating and communicating scope and validating the budgets that are received. Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include: Participate in project pursuit kickoff and strategy meetings Build Project Estimates - Conceptual, budget, and detailed Complete quantity take-offs and summations of materials Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets Help in preparing, organizing, and coordinating Request for Proposal documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate project General Conditions and other items where schedule is important Effectively scope all vendor and trade partner proposals Determine all pricing options and the appropriate price for the project Data input into estimating software program(s) Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, customer meetings, and site investigations, as needed Gather information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e. permits, hearings, etc.) Help manage Addendum logs and documents from customers/clients Solicit new bidders when needed, and collect necessary documents for inclusion in future projects Provide direction to new Estimators and Engineers as they join the team Provide training and mentoring to other estimators and interns Qualifications: Minimum three-year power transmission, distribution and substation construction experience, including exposure to materials management and project operations Current driver's license Experience with power, transmission, distribution, and substation electrical estimating and/or electrical industry experience 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 or Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience 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. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. #LI-AH1 Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.