Estimator & PM Assistant — Grow with a Fence Contractor

The Contractor Consultants; Walford (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Performance-based bonus

Mentor training

Casual work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Taves Contracting, based in Walford, Iowa, seeks an Estimator/Project Manager Assistant to help expand into commercial and government fencing. The role supports project logistics, builds back-room workflows, and contributes to growth in a casual, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities include bidding opportunities, material take-offs, order coordination, and entering details into internal systems. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong practical common sense and confident decision-making skills.
• Basic computer literacy and administrative organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-traditional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Search for and identify strategic new commercial and government project opportunities to bid.
• Complete detailed material take-offs to prepare accurate project cost estimations.
• Coordinate project material orders to ensure site crews have necessary supplies on time.
• Prepare change orders and temporary fence proposals for ongoing operations.
• Input new project details into internal systems to ensure seamless tracking.
• Maintain strict adherence to all project bid submission deadlines.
• Organize and systemize computer files to optimize overall office efficiency.

Skills

Common sense

Decision making

Basic computer literacy

Administrative organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Taves Contracting, based in Walford, Iowa, seeks an Estimator/Project Manager Assistant to help expand into commercial and government fencing. The role supports project logistics, builds back-room workflows, and contributes to growth in a casual, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities include bidding opportunities, material take-offs, order coordination, and entering details into internal systems. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; a valid driver's license is