Estimator, Construction

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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
• 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.

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.

• 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.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a…