Lead Estimator

HPCC•Loveland, CO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Lead Estimator to join their team. This is a full-time, on-site role at a designated location. The Lead Estimator will be responsible for developing estimates, pricing strategies, and purchasing methodology for major projects. They will also build relationships with trade partners and support various types of project bids and estimates, including design-build, guaranteed maximum price, and design-bid-build projects. Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction, and facility services across various markets and is an employee-owned company committed to excellence and core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community. The Mission Critical Integrated Solution (MCIS) team at Hensel Phelps focuses on constructing specialized mission-critical facilities with an integrated methodology that emphasizes operational efficiency, redundancy, scalability, and energy efficiency.

Requirements

A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or 9 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must possess good communications skills and be detail oriented.
Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process.
Proficiency in computer skills and an awareness of software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.

Responsibilities

Development of CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and all estimating forms and formats for both the conceptual estimate and final bid.
Development of pricing strategies and specific purchasing methodology for major projects.
Develop a working relationship with trade partner principals and estimating departments.
Support the development of conceptual estimates for design-build and guaranteed maximum price projects.
Help put together bids for design-bid-build projects.
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 their estimates.
Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk during the procurement process.
Survey and price all self-performed work items (e.g., concrete, rough carpentry, building specialties).
Write, issue and manage bid packages.
Conduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management.
Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
Mentor and train estimators.
Good understanding of Hensel Phelps formats and procedures.

Benefits

Company paid medical insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment
Long-term disability
401(K) retirement plan
Health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
Paid time off beginning upon hire
Annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance
Company cell phone or cell phone allowance
Vehicle or vehicle allowance
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)