Project Manager / Estimator

Trueline Talent; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator in Council Bluffs, IA to own projects from bid through closeout, with takeoff and pricing duties plus active project management for Division 10 packages on commercial projects.

The role requires 1+ year of estimating and 1+ year of PM experience, strong drawing interpretation, and proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, and Dropbox. In-person work in Council Bluffs with a base salary of $60,000–$90,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction estimating experience
• 1+ year of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience with submittals, shop drawings, and project scheduling
• Experience communicating with general contractors and vendors
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of takeoffs, pricing, and construction project workflows
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Dropbox
• Associate degree or higher
• Ability to work in person in Council Bluffs, IA

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, specifications, architectural drawings, and addenda
• Prepare detailed takeoffs at every stage of design for negotiated and competitive bids
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and manufacturer pricing to build competitive, complete bids
• Track bid deadlines and make sure all bid forms and documents are submitted on time
• Manage awarded projects from handoff through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, vendors, and internal team members
• Review contracts and confirm scope against the estimate and project requirements
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, and material procurement
• Track schedules, lead times, and milestones to keep deliveries on time
• Monitor project costs, manage change orders, and protect profitability
• Resolve issues proactively and keep stakeholders informed
• Complete accurate project documentation, including closeout materials

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ConstructConnect

STACK takeoff

Job description

Trueline’s client, a family-owned commercial construction specialties distributor serving general contractors, is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to join its team in Council Bluffs, IA, in the Omaha metro. In this dual role, you’ll own projects from the first bid through closeout, estimating and then managing Division 10 specialty packages on commercial construction projects. Pay is $70,000-$90,000.

The company has supplied specialties on more than 25,000 projects, works with leading manufacturers across the country, and is growing. The right person is detail-driven, organized, and enjoys the variety of winning work and seeing it through to delivery.

What You’ll Do as the Project Manager / Estimator:

• Review bid documents, specifications, architectural drawings, and addenda
• Prepare detailed takeoffs at every stage of design for negotiated and competitive bids
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and manufacturer pricing to build competitive, complete bids
• Track bid deadlines and make sure all bid forms and documents are submitted on time
• Manage awarded projects from handoff through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, vendors, and internal team members
• Review contracts and confirm scope against the estimate and project requirements
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, and material procurement
• Track schedules, lead times, and milestones to keep deliveries on time
• Monitor project costs, manage change orders, and protect profitability
• Resolve issues proactively and keep stakeholders informed
• Complete accurate project documentation, including closeout materials

Must-Haves as the Project Manager / Estimator:

• 1+ year of construction estimating experience
• 1+ year of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience with submittals, shop drawings, and project scheduling
• Experience communicating with general contractors and vendors
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of takeoffs, pricing, and construction project workflows
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Dropbox
• Associate degree or higher
• Ability to work in person in Council Bluffs, IA

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager / Estimator:

• Division 10 specialties experience, such as toilet partitions and accessories, lockers, fire extinguisher cabinets, or wall protection
• Experience with other specialty or architectural product scopes, such as doors, frames, and hardware
• Experience with ConstructConnect and STACK takeoff and estimating software
• Experience at a specialty subcontractor, distributor, or general contractor
• Procurement and lead-time management experience

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $60,000-$90,000, depending on experience
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Ownership of projects from bid through closeout
• A stable, family-owned company with nearly four decades in business and more than 25,000 projects completed
• Relationships with leading manufacturers and general contractors across the region
• A growing team with the work to back it up

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.