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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Description
Employment Offer Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following :
Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
Substance Abuse Screening
Physical Exam (if applicable)
Background Checks for Badging / Security Clearances (if applicable)
About Hensel Phelps :
Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community-Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
Position Description :
Project Estimators are routinely responsible for and experienced in the development of CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and all estimating forms and formats for both the conceptual estimate and final bid. The position is also responsible for and has significant experience with the development of pricing strategies and specific purchasing methodology for major projects. It is the responsibility of the project estimator to develop a working relationship with trade partner principals and estimating departments. Project estimators support the development of conceptual estimates for design-build and guaranteed maximum price projects and lead procurements for more complicated projects.
Essential Duties :
Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.
Estimate key scopes on more complicated projects to ensure the complete scope is captured during the estimating process.
Develop and execute strategies to gain a bid advantage on their delegated scopes and more complicated project estimates.
Identify, understand, manage, and communicate risk during the procurement process.
Survey and price more complicated self-performed work items
Develop bid package strategy and the bid schedule independently on more complicated projects.
Draft, issue, and manage bid packages on more complicated projects as well as be able to support the senior estimator with this effort.
Purchase scopes and draft associated subcontracts.
Lead a team of estimators on more complicated project procurements.
Facilitate estimate reviews on projects for executive management.
Facilitate the communication of estimate scope and pricing to clients.
Participate in staff development and reviews of estimators and lead estimators.
Proficient in estimating software, formats and procedures.
Assist in converting project estimates into project financial status reports, cost controls and labor recaps.
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
Position Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Eight (8 ) years of experience and / or a combination of education and experience
Benefits :
Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for 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), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance, as well as optional participation in a flexible spending account for dependent care expenses (FSA). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps' policies.
