Lead Estimator

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction, and facility services across diverse markets including aviation, government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, and healthcare. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps stands as one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country.

Driven to deliver excellence in all we do, our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community guide our comprehensive approach. We bring our clients' visions to life through innovative planning that extends throughout the entire life of the property.

The Role

As a Lead Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy for major projects. You will be responsible for developing CSI Division and Uniformat estimates, creating all necessary estimating forms, and managing both conceptual estimates and final bids. Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will help define pricing strategies and purchasing methodologies for large-scale commercial construction projects.

In this position, you will foster strong working relationships with trade partner principals and estimating departments. You will support the development of conceptual estimates for design-build and guaranteed maximum price projects while assisting in the preparation of bids for design-bid-build projects. Your work ensures that key scopes are accurately captured, risks are managed, and bid packages are effectively written and issued.

Hiring Process

This employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the following steps:

Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
Substance Abuse Screening
Physical Exam (if applicable)
Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We also ensure that no employee or applicant is discharged or discriminated against for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Dulles Access Road, Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22103, United States

Tysons, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDevelop and maintain relationships with industry partners and trade principals
check_circleLead estimates on smaller projects and estimate key scopes on major projects
check_circleSurvey and price all self-performed work items such as concrete and carpentry
check_circleConduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management
check_circleDevelop pricing strategies and specific purchasing methodologies for major projects
check_circleWrite, issue, and manage bid packages for design-build and design-bid-build projects
check_circleIdentify, manage, and communicate risk during the procurement process
check_circleMentor and train junior estimators on estimating processes and formats

Requirements

verified4-year degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture, or construction management OR 9 years equivalent experience
verifiedMinimum 5 years estimating experience on large commercial construction projects
verifiedValid Driver's License
verifiedBasic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process
verifiedProficiency in On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE, and Assemble

Benefits & Perks

check_circleCompany paid medical, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurancecheck_circle401(K) retirement plancheck_circleHealth savings account (HSA) enrollmentcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance

Company

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Headquarters

Carnegie, PA

Open Roles

HPCC offers specialty certification to hospice and palliative nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center operates within the hospitals and health care industry, headquartered in Carnegie, PA. The organization provides specialty certification for hospice and palliative care professionals, including nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team. Currently, six distinct certification examinations are available for advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, pediatric nurses, licensed or vocational nurses, nursing assistants, and social workers. Additionally, the center manages credentials for certified hospice and palliative care administrators and perinatal loss care specialists. Nearly 14,500 health care professionals currently hold credentials from this entity. These designations serve to establish a professional commitment to delivering safe, ethical, and evidence-based care. The work of the center supports the broader goal of maintaining high standards across the hospice and palliative sectors by validating the expertise of those dedicated to patient care.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, Sage, Assemble, Uniformat, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management.

Education: Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (or 9 years equivalent experience).

Frequently asked questions about Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center

What does a Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center do?expand_more

In this Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center role, you will develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and trade principals; lead estimates on smaller projects and estimate key scopes on major projects; survey and price all self-performed work items such as concrete and carpentry; and conduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management.

What are the requirements for this Lead Estimator role?expand_more

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 4-year degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture, or construction management OR 9 years equivalent experience; Minimum 5 years estimating experience on large commercial construction projects; Valid Driver's License; Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process; and Proficiency in On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE, and Assemble.

Where is the Lead Estimator role at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center located?expand_more

Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center is based in Dulles Access Road, Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22103, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Lead Estimator job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center has listed this Lead Estimator role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Lead Estimator role?expand_more

Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

What skills do you need for the Lead Estimator role at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center?expand_more

Key skills for Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center include On-Screen Take-Off; Building Connected; Sage; Assemble; Uniformat; Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; and Architecture.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (or 9 years equivalent experience).

What category does the Lead Estimator role belong to?expand_more

Lead Estimator at The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center is part of the trade & construction job category on Recrutus.

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