Senior Lead Estimator - Major Projects

Hensel Phelps; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Lead Estimator to develop CSI Division and Uniformat estimates for major projects. You will lead estimating activities, devise pricing strategies, and coordinate with trade partners to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

The role requires collaboration with design-build and design-bid-build teams, guiding junior staff and maintaining rigorous cost-control practices while upholding safety and quality standards across the project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in estimating on large commercial construction projects
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process
• Proficiency in computer skills and estimating software

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
• 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

Communication

Detail oriented

UNIFORMAT knowledge

Conceptual estimating

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

On-Screen Take-Off

Building Connected

SAGE

Assemble

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Lead Estimator to develop CSI Division and Uniformat estimates for major projects. You will lead estimating activities, devise pricing strategies, and coordinate with trade partners to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

The role requires collaboration with design-build and design-bid-build teams, guiding junior staff and maintaining rigorous cost-control practices while upholding safety and quality standards across the project portfolio.