EPM - PM/Estimator

EIS Holding; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS Holding in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to bid on and manage construction projects from start to finish. The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, evaluating job specs, and coordinating site visits, safety, and quality.

You will develop bids from multiple sources (iSqft, Blue Book), lead pre-bid meetings, and oversee project performance with travel up to 25-50%. A background in asbestos safety and a supervisory certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Asbestos Supervisor Certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• OSHA 30; CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience in construction, demolition, or environmental remediation.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with past clients (Consultants, Contractors, Facilities, Government agencies, Railroad Companies, etc.).
• Follows up on relationships to secure projects on open opportunities.
• Seeks out and develops business relations as potential clients for the Company.
• Develops, submits, searches for and follows up on bid leads from iSqft, Blue Book and other sources.
• Walks projects, creates bids, assists with pre-project setup, pre-job documentation, and post-project documentation.
• Provides project management for acquired projects as well as assigned projects.
• Attends pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, construction progress meetings and gathers project information.
• Assists other offices with walk-throughs and PM support for jobs originated elsewhere.
• Other similar management and business development tasks.

Skills

Relationship building

Bid development

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Asbestos Supervisor Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

iSqft

Blue Book

Job description

Position Description – Estimator/Project Manager

Business Group/Dept: Operations/Sales

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Branch Manager

Date: May 13, 2026

Purpose of the Position

Seek out and bids on projects typical of Company’s business lines. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with new and existing customers. Manage overall performance of assigned projects from start to finish. Supervises and coordinates activities of supervisors and workers while demonstrating a commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality work. Reviews job specifications, inspects work site, and confers with contracting agent to evaluate removal project.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with past clients such as Consultants, Contractors, Facilities representatives, Governmental agencies, Railroad Companies, etc., for the services of the Company.
• Follows up on relationships and works to secure projects for the Company on all open opportunities.
• Seeks out and develops business relations as potential clients for the Company.
• Develops, submits, searches for and follows up on bid leads from various sources including those from iSqft, Blue Book and other lead sources.
• Walks projects, creates bids, assists with pre-project set up, pre-job documentation, and post project documentation.
• Provides project management for acquired projects as well as project management for assigned projects.
• Attends pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, construction progress meetings and gathers project information as needed on own projects as well as on directly managed projects.
• Assists other Company offices as assigned; typical duties, to walk projects for other estimators/project managers and provide project management for jobs that originated from other offices.
• Other similar management and business development tasks.

Physical activities: Talking; sitting; typing; entering data, often in small print. Occasional walking; climbing stairs; exposure to hazards typical of construction sites.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Occasional utilization of: half-face or full face respirator; steel toed footwear; earplugs; protective eyewear; hardhat.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Location: In person; normal business hours

Minimum Education: Asbestos Supervisor Certification

Preferred skill set: High School Diploma or College Level Degree; Bilingual English/Spanish; OSHA 30; CPR/First Aid Certification; Experience in construction, demolition, or environmental remediation

Travel: 25 - 50%