Rebar Estimator - Impactful Cost Bids & Value Engineering

gpac; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Full benefits package: medical, dental

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

GPAC is actively recruiting on behalf of a well-established reinforcing steel company for a Steel Rebar Estimator. This full-time, direct-hire position offers growth potential and a collaborative, detail-oriented team.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates for reinforcing steel projects, analyze drawings and bid documents, perform material takeoffs, and track changes while coordinating with project managers, detailers, field teams, and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years estimating experience in rebar, reinforcing steel, or related construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing material takeoffs and preparing detailed estimates.
• Strong understanding of rebar sizes, grades, shapes, quantities, and placement requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with estimating software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for reinforcing steel/rebar projects.
• Analyze drawings, specs, rebar placing drawings, and bid documents.
• Perform accurate material takeoffs and quantity estimates.
• Review bar sizes, shapes, quantities, grades, laps, splices, and other project requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor pricing as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, detailers, field teams, and customers.
• Utilize estimating software to prepare bids and proposals.
• Participate in bid reviews and value-engineering discussions.
• Track project changes and update estimates accordingly.
• Maintain organized bid documentation and communicate estimating details to the project team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

GPAC is actively recruiting on behalf of a well-established reinforcing steel company for a Steel Rebar Estimator. This full-time, direct-hire position offers growth potential and a collaborative, detail-oriented team.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates for reinforcing steel projects, analyze drawings and bid documents, perform material takeoffs, and track changes while coordinating with project managers, detailers, field teams, and customers.