Senior Estimator: Major Projects & Bid Strategy

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

Job summary

Hensel Phelps, an employee-owned contractor, seeks a Lead Estimator to develop CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and pricing strategies for design-build and design-bid-build projects across a diverse portfolio. You will lead major bids, mentor juniors, and collaborate with trade partners and estimating departments to secure competitive pricing.

This role emphasizes comprehensive scope capture, risk assessment, and adherence to company estimating formats, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture or construction management or 9 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
• Proficient with estimating software and able to manage bid packages.

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 estimates.
• Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk during procurement.
• Survey and price self-performed work items (e.g., concrete, rough carpentry).
• Write, issue and manage bid packages.
• Conduct estimate reviews for executive management.
• Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
• Mentor and train estimators.
• Understand Hensel Phelps formats and procedures.

Skills

CSI/Uniformat

Estimating large projects

Bid strategy

Education

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

9 years equivalent experience without a degree

Tools

On-Screen Take-Off

Building Connected

SAGE

Assemble

Job description

Hensel Phelps, an employee-owned contractor, seeks a Lead Estimator to develop CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and pricing strategies for design-build and design-bid-build projects across a diverse portfolio. You will lead major bids, mentor juniors, and collaborate with trade partners and estimating departments to secure competitive pricing.

This role emphasizes comprehensive scope capture, risk assessment, and adherence to company estimating formats, with opportunities for growth and