Lead Estimator - Major Projects & Team Leadership

Hensel Phelps; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Phoenix is seeking a Lead Estimator to develop CSI Division and Uniformat estimates for conceptual and final bids, shaping pricing strategies for major projects and building working relationships with trade partners. You will lead estimating on large commercial work and ensure complete scope capture.

This role requires strong communication, a four-year degree or equivalent experience, proficiency with On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Good communication

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Education

4-year degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture or construction management

9 years of equivalent experience without a degree

Tools

On-Screen Take-Off

Building Connected

SAGE

Assemble

Job description

Hensel Phelps in Phoenix is seeking a Lead Estimator to develop CSI Division and Uniformat estimates for conceptual and final bids, shaping pricing strategies for major projects and building working relationships with trade partners. You will lead estimating on large commercial work and ensure complete scope capture.

This role requires strong communication, a four-year degree or equivalent experience, proficiency with On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble, and the ability to