Estimator I – Data Center Electrical Construction

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tax-Advantaged benefits (HSA/FSA)

Employer-Paid Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance Options

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company’s EPI Power unit in Des Moines, IA seeks an Estimator I to support our growing team. You will study plans, cost histories, and specifications to prepare reliable quantity surveys and estimates.

You’ll develop bid tickets, solicit subs, maintain estimating records, and learn our estimating software and standards to deliver complete, well-documented estimates on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; construction-related degree preferred.
• Experience in construction estimating or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans, specs and documents.
• Learn estimating software and produce quantity surveys per standards.
• Assist in subcontractor solicitation and clearly communicate scope.
• Maintain record set of estimating documents including addenda and changes.
• Prepare bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabulations.
• Review trade proposals to identify gaps in scope.
• Understand costs from bonding, insurance, permits, taxes, and labor burdens.
• Assist in final estimate rollover to job cost system.
• Prepare closure documentation (reports, analyses).
• Analyze cost alternatives and gather subcontractor responses.

Skills

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Quick learner

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Analytical/problem solving

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma

Construction-related degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company’s EPI Power unit in Des Moines, IA seeks an Estimator I to support our growing team. You will study plans, cost histories, and specifications to prepare reliable quantity surveys and estimates.

You’ll develop bid tickets, solicit subs, maintain estimating records, and learn our estimating software and standards to deliver complete, well-documented estimates on schedule.