Commercial Project Estimator

Recruit People Now; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit People Now is seeking a Commercial Project Estimator to support the sales team by estimating quantities of building materials for multifamily projects, ensuring high-quality results based on established standards. The ideal candidate has strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and travel to job sites as needed.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD or related CAD drafting software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook.
• Experience estimating wood frame, multifamily construction.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and estimating as needed.
• Ability to travel to job sites if needed.
• 2-year technical school or a degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience with framing and construction of homes.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with District Sales Managers, Dealers and General Contractors.
• Assist with framing take-offs and estimates.
• Quote projects.
• Assist with organizing and creating informational packets for District Sales Managers.
• Assist with coordination of building orders, delivery and general service.
• Understand and observe all applicable corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independence/Teamwork

Organization

Critical thinking

Education

Two-year technical school / Construction Management degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

COMMERCIAL PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Our client is an industry leader in commercial and residential construction with headquarters in IA, and locations in MO and NY. This company is 100% Employee-Owned and offers outstanding employee benefits including a 401K and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

As an Estimator in the commercial and multi-family business, the candidate will focus on supporting the sales team by working with contractors to estimate quantities of building materials needed to complete multifamily buildings projects. An ideal candidate is interested in producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. They must have strong oral and written communication skills; be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. They must be highly organized with attention to detail and be able to perform critical thinking and problem solving.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Correspond with District Sales Managers, Dealers and General Contractors.
• Assist with framing take-offs and estimates.
• Quote projects.
• Assist with organizing and creating informational packets for District Sales Managers.
• Assist with coordination of building orders, delivery and general service.
• Understand and observe all applicable corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Knowledge of AutoCAD or related CAD drafting software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook.
• Experience with estimating wood frame, multifamily construction.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and procedures along with code requirements.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and special estimating as needed.
• Ability to travel to job sites if needed.

PREFERRED

• 2-year Technical school or a degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience with framing and construction of homes.