Senior Estimator

HENSEL PHELPS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

COLA

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead procurement for designed hard bid GC pursuits, CM@R and design‑build projects with integrated design responsibilities. You will define work scopes, assign to trade partners, and reassemble data into bids or estimates.

The role requires a 4‑year degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture, or construction management and 5–10 years of large commercial project experience.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5–10 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Experience with procurement, bid packaging and multiple contract types.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and follow through at bid time.
• Lead a team of estimators on project procurements.
• Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk.
• Develop and maintain project estimates by sector definition.
• Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
• Develop bid package schedule and manage bid packaging.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

Procurement

On-Screen Take-Off

Building Connected

SAGE

Primavera

AutoDesk

Excel

Bid packages

Driver's license

Local relationships

Education

B.S. in civil/structural engineering, architecture or construction mgmt

Tools

ProjectSight

AutoDesk Suite

Assemble

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 5-10 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, CM@R, 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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Education

A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or equivalent industry experience.

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 Employer Statement

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)