Construction Estimator

Walsh Door + Security; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – competitive, single

401k Savings Plan – company match up

Life Insurance – company-paid $50,000

Short/Long Term Disability – company‑p

Holidays – 7 paid

Vacation – PTO starting at hire

Dental Insurance – Delta Dental of IA

Job summary

Walsh Door + Security is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Estimator to join our Iowa City team on a full-time basis. You will analyze blueprints, specifications, and contract requirements to prepare accurate estimates for doors, frames, and hardware, and use estimating software to price material and labor for projects.

The role supports pre-bid reviews and other duties as assigned, with a strong emphasis on detail, multitasking, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level estimator to analyze blueprints, specs, and contract requirements for doors, frames, and hardware.
• Price material and labor using estimating software based on blueprints and specifications.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and contract requirements to prepare accurate estimates for doors, frames, and hardware.
• Use estimating software to price material and labor for projects based on blueprints and specifications.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team player

Trainable

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

JOB OPENING – Construction Estimator (Entry Level) – Iowa City

Walsh Door + Security is seeking an Entry-Level Estimator to be part of the team at our Kansas City location. We are the one of the nation’s leading providers of premium commercial door, frame, hardware and electronic security products and services, and partner with national and regional General Contractors and Commercial Customers. Walsh is family-owned, 160+ years old, and specializes in Data Centers, Healthcare, Military, K-12 Education, Universities, and School Safety. We offer a strong career path, amazing benefits and a fast-paced environment. Walsh Door & Security is a growing company with 200+ employees and three locations – Des Moines, Iowa City and Kansas City. This opportunity is a full-time, added position.

Job Description:

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and contract requirements to prepare accurate estimates for doors, frames, and hardware.
• Use estimating software to price material and labor for projects based on blueprints and specifications.
• Participate in pre-bid reviews to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• AutoCAD or Revit software experience is helpful, but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Detail oriented. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects under a deadline.
• Must have ability to handle large workload, multitask, and maintain a positive attitude.
• “Will do”, trainable, team player type attitude.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and security background check.
• Health Insurance – Highly competitive, quality health insurance for single or family coverage options available with full-time positions. Company pays majority of premium
• 401k Savings Plan – Company contributes up to 4% of wages
• Life Insurance – 100% company paid $50,000 life insurance policy
• Short Term Disability – 100% company paid policy
• Long Term Disability – 100% company paid policy
• Holiday – 7 paid holidays
• Vacation – Personal Time Off program starting on hire date
• Dental Insurance – Delta Dental of Iowa

To apply or for more information about our company, go to www.WalshDoor.com.

Walsh Door + Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer.