Estimator

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

Estimators support the senior and lead estimators in the development of subcontracting costs and estimates by doing trade partner outreach, quantitative take offs, document organization and research. They develop estimates for Hensel Phelps’ self-performed work. Estimators are responsible for the development and monitoring of trade partner scopes of work and self-perform pricing with the architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and specifications
• Prepare a thorough take-off of quantities for scopes of work
• Review trade partner pricing and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of trade partner proposals, scope risks and opportunities on a proposal summary
• Able to survey and prepare estimates for self-work scopes such as building specialties, carpentry, millwork and finishes
• Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps
• Clearly communicate with trade partners and present risks and scope to Hensel Phelps management
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and detail oriented
• Early learning of Hensel Phelps formats and procedures.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or six years of related experience without a degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects
• Valid Driver’s License
• Possess good communications skills and be detail oriented
• Experience in computer skills and software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble
• Early learning of format and procedures
• Good Excel skills
• Able to survey building specialties, carpentry, millwork, and some finishes
• Able to perform minor pricing studies (Building Specialties, Rough Carpentry)
• Beginning to show 3D thinking capability
• Understanding of subcontractor/supplier relationships to the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps.