Estimator

PDM; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM is seeking an estimator who can produce job files quickly and accurately after a job has been awarded. You will develop conceptual price, schedule, and scope, and support steel estimating processes and resources.

The role requires reading blueprints, using Word and Excel, and potentially AutoCAD; two years of estimating experience in construction are expected. You will collaborate on bid reviews, subcontractor communications, and hand-offs to project teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Steel Sales
• Participate in bid reviews/peer reviews
• Support bid calendar
• Provide VE assistance to clients
• Conceptual price, schedule, and scope development
• Support steel estimating processes and resources
• Subcontractor & supplier communications
• Perform steel estimating/take-offs
• Prepare proposals
• Support metals long range schedule
• Support project management/manage small projects
• Change Oder pricing support & estimate updates
• Lead project hand-offs
• Maintain bid results

Skills

Blueprint reading

Excel

Word

Education

Associate Degree or better

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reports to:

Production Manager

Position Summary:

Produce job files as quickly and accurately as possible after a job has been awarded to PDM.

Adhere To PDM’s Core Values

• Relationship Building: We foster long‑term positive relationships with fellow employee‑owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities And Areas Of Accountability

• Support Steel Sales
• Participate in bid reviews/peer reviews
• Support bid calendar
• Provide VE assistance to clients
• Conceptual price, schedule, and scope development
• Support steel estimating processes and resources
• Subcontractor & supplier communications
• Perform steel estimating/take‑offs
• Prepare proposals
• Support metals long range schedule
• Support project management/manage small projects
• Change Oder pricing support & estimate updates
• Lead project hand‑offs
• Maintain bid results

Knowledge & Skills:

• The ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Computer competency in Word, Excel and other basic programs. AutoCad experience is a plus, but not required.

Education:

Associate Degree or better.

Experience:

Two years in estimating for the construction industry.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer