Senior Estimator - Design-Build Procurement Leader

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

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Job description

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.