Estimating Associate - LEAD - Irvine, CA

Company: Msccn
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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 Cand 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 Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 salary Summary of Position Requirements: The Estimating Associate I role is focused on providing cost estimates to support procurement activities for construction, facility maintenance, facility solutions (i.e., commissioning, operation readiness, MEP coordination), and low voltage construction contracts. This position will provide cost estimating support during the planning, design and post construction phases of projects for design optimization and value engineering studies, life cycle cost analyses and risk assessments. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Read and understand the basis of design program information, plans and specifications for major/complex projects, including low voltage and technology-based projects. Work with technical and subject matter experts to prepare estimates and pricing data in accordance with company guidelines and philosophies. Prepare and evaluate a thorough take-off of quantities for scope of work and completeness for all business units. Research and collect input from multiple internal and external resources. Analyze the data and develop a competitive bid estimate. Conduct final analysis of the finished product for overall accuracy and enhancing deliverables. Clearly communicate project risk to trade partners and Hensel Phelps’ management. Develop, coordinate and communicate clear scopes of work to the trade partners Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the ongoing success of Hensel Phelps. Assist with the purchasing process for both trade partners and suppliers. Present cost estimates to company stakeholders and lead review discussions. Execute win strategy developed by leadership Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Facilities Management, Mechanical, Electrical or MEP / Construction Management, Engineering Possess good communications skills and be detail oriented. Other Skills and Abilities: Communicate complex issues effectively in written and oral presentation to clients. Must be able to function as part of a high-performance team. Strong working knowledge of facilities operations and building systems. Software proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, Word, Teams, SharePoint). Strong project management skills. Ability to recognize, troubleshoot, document and optimize facilities processes. Critical thinking Effective written and verbal communication skills. Has a good understanding of the critical facility environment, including hospitals, airports and data centers. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment overriding at-will employment. Physical Work Classification & Demands: 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 vehicle as certified and appropriate. Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Benefits: Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

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