Estimator - Commercial Construction

About Our Client

This General Contractor is a nationally ranked top ENR ranked firm, with an office local to the Minneapolis area, focusing on the local market. They are known for their quality of work, strong pipeline, opportunity for career advancement, and flexible working environment.

• Comprehensive expertise in construction materials, methods, practices, and contracts.
• Proficient in using Sage Estimating software, Microsoft Office applications (Excel, SharePoint, etc.), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong mathematical skills, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively interpret bid documents and create construction detail sketches.
• Skilled in estimating project costs using probability, providing detailed insights into overall expenses, part-specific costs, and project timelines.
• Effective communicator, both visually through sketches and diagrams, and verbally.
• Familiarity with measurement techniques, economic principles, and business fundamentals.
• Strong abstract thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a critical and analytical mindset.
• Capable of making informed, independent decisions using available data and common sense.
• Self-reliant and adept at working independently.
• Motivated to pursue long-term goals, even when challenges arise or success isn't guaranteed.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• 7+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ground up project knowledge and experience preferred
• Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS Project
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interesting in mentorship opportunity
• Quantity takeoff and cost estimate experience
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management or Architectural Technology.

• Base salary ranging from $100,000-$140,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Flexible work environment
• Collaborative culture
• Competitive employer 401k match
• Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• 4 weeks PTO