Lead Estimator

About the role

Lead Estimators at Hensel Phelps are responsible for developing detailed estimates and managing relationships with trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.
• Estimate key scopes on major projects and lead estimates on smaller projects.
• Ensure a complete scope has been captured during the estimating process.
• Develop strategies to gain a bid advantage on their estimates.
• Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk during the procurement process.
• Survey and price all self-performed work items (e.g., concrete, rough carpentry, building specialties).
• Write, issue and manage bid packages.
• Conduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management.
• Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
• Mentor and train estimators.
• Good understanding of Hensel Phelps formats and procedures.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or 9 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess good communications skills and be detail oriented.
• Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process.
• Proficiency in computer skills and an awareness of software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass background checks and physical exams (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass substance abuse screenings.
• Must be able to pass physical exams (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass security clearances (if applicable).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process.
• Proficiency in computer skills and software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vision and dental insurance (eligible for employee paid enrollment).
• Paid time off (beginning upon hire).
• Annual bonus plan (eligible for project engineers and above).
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance (eligible for project engineers and above).
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance (eligible for project engineers and above).
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.