Estimator - Commercial Construction

gpac; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator for a leading general contractor in Des Moines, IA. The role involves preparing estimates for high-value projects, coordinating with senior management, and ensuring accurate submissions across multiple bids.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction estimation, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in planning, scheduling, and communication. Procore and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of directly related experience in commercial/residential construction.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university highly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects from estimation to bid submission.
• Define resources, guidelines, and procedures for estimating.
• Review subcontractor proposals and create bid scopes of work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Procore

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Job description

Because of their continued growth, a general contractor in the local area is seeking an Commercial Construction Estimator to join their team. As a leader in the building industry, my client hires the best and provides them with outstanding personal and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, team-orientated environment featuring high profile structures in the Seattle and surrounding areas.

Estimator Duties And Responsibilities

• The estimator will be responsible for working on several potential projects valued between $5M-200M.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and expertise by defining, implementing, and monitoring department estimating resources, guidelines, best practices, and procedures.
• Coordinates with a team and senior management to grow the business in line with the firm's strategic direction.
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of submissions.
• Establishes team assignments and identifies estimating review dates.
• Oversees and supports several projects from an operational, financial, and resource standpoint.
• Negotiation bids on new build projects.
• Review subcontractor proposals and level out the subcontractor proposals.
• Create subcontractor bid scopes of work.
• Perform quantity take-offs and square foot analysis and present in an organized manner.

Estimator Qualifications

• 7+ years of directly related experience, preferably in the commecrial/residential construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university highly preferred.
• Knowledge of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, and sequencing.
• Strong management skills and ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other departments and agencies.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and judge when to involve others.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to problem solve and generate innovative solutions.
• Efficient in Procore, MS Office, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail applications

All qualified candidates will be contacted and given further information.

All inquiries are confidential!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.