Estimator, Engineering

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

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.

Estimators support the senior and lead estimators in the development of subcontracting costs and estimates by doing trade partner outreach, quantitative take offs, document organization and research. They develop estimates for Hensel Phelps’ self-performed work. Estimators are responsible for the development and monitoring of trade partner scopes of work and self-perform pricing with the architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or six years of related experience without a degree.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Possess good communications skills and be detail oriented.
• Experience in computer skills and software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.
• Early learning of format and procedures.
• Able to survey building specialties, carpentry, millwork, and some finishes.
• Able to perform minor pricing studies (Building Specialties, Rough Carpentry).
• Beginning to show 3D thinking capability.
• Understanding of subcontractor/supplier relationships to the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Prepare a thorough take-off of quantities for scopes of work.
• Review trade partner pricing and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of trade partner proposals, scope risks and opportunities on a proposal summary.
• Able to survey and prepare estimates for self-work scopes such as building specialties, carpentry, millwork and finishes.
• Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps.
• Clearly communicate with trade partners and present risks and scope to Hensel Phelps management.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and detail oriented.
• Early learning of Hensel Phelps formats and procedures.

• 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…