Estimator

Overview

Assist senior estimators with cost take‑offs, pricing and trade partner coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• email review
• partner communication
• pricing review
• quantity takeoff
• data analysis
• proposal evaluation

Tasks

-Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions. -Clearly communicate with trade partners and present risks and scope to Hensel Phelps management. -Review trade partner pricing and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of trade partner proposals, scope risks and opportunities on a proposal summary. -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. -Prepare a thorough take-off of quantities for scopes of work. -Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. -Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

Requirements

• excel
• driver's license
• estimating
• sage
• building connected
• 4-year degree

What You Bring

-Good Excel skills. -Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. -Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. -Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps. -Possess good communications skills and be detail oriented. -Physical Exam (if applicable) -Able to perform minor pricing studies (Building Specialties, Rough Carpentry). -Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Early learning of Hensel Phelps formats and procedures. -Understanding of subcontractor/supplier relationships to the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps. -Able to survey and prepare estimates for self-work scopes such as building specialties, carpentry, millwork and finishes. -Able to survey building specialties, carpentry, millwork, and some finishes. -Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects. -Valid Driver’s License. -Read and understand plans and specifications. -Beginning to show 3D thinking capability. -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. -Early learning of format and procedures. -Experience in computer skills and software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble. -Demonstrate the ability to be organized and detail oriented. -Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. -A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or six years of related experience without a degree. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

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Benefits

-Base Salary: $76,200 - $80,200 -Total Compensation Range:$102,000 - $106,000 (Bay Area) -Cost of Living Adjustment: $25,800 -Substance Abuse Screening

About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

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Security Clearance

-background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)