Senior Estimator

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility Substance Abuse ScreeningPhysical Exam (if applicable)Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)About Hensel Phelps:Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.Position Description:Senior Estimators establish preliminary, real-time and final cost estimates. The senior estimator is experienced in all aspects of procurement for designed hard bid GC pursuits, design-assist construction management roles and design-build projects with fully integrated design responsibilities. The senior estimator must be able to define the work scope, assign it to trade partners and then reassemble the data into a bid or estimate depending on the procurement.Position Qualifications:A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or equivalent industry experience.Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.Valid Driver’s License.Vast experience in various contract delivery types (i.e., hard bid, View email address on click.appcast.io, Design/Build).Expertise in conceptual estimating and hard bid environments.Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills.Proficiency in computer skills and software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.Ability to write bid packages, subcontracts/purchase agreements.Proficient at conceptual estimating using assembly pricing.Local established relationships within the construction/AE industry.Essential Duties:Develop procurement strategies and follow through at bid time.Develop new and maintain existing trade partner relationships.Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk.Develop new work opportunities.Develop and maintain project estimates by sector definition utilizing Hensel Phelps estimating software.Lead a team of estimators on project procurements.Assist in converting project estimates into project financial status reports, cost controls and labor recaps.Organize and maintain accurate pricing data to support estimates.Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients. Able to purchase the scopes and write associated subcontracts.Develop bid package schedule and manage bid packaging.Develop purchasing plan in conjunction with the Operations team. Purchase the scopes and write associated subcontracts.Demonstrate proficiency in Hensel Phelps formats and procedures with the ability to train and develop other estimators. Physical Work Classification & Demands:• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures • Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.Benefits:Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment). Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#LI-DG1Job SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO011243Job Category: ESTIMATINGSchedule: Full-Time