Residential Cost Estimator: Precision Budgets & Bids

Hubbell Realty Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in West Des Moines is looking for a Cost Estimator to manage project pricing and bids. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in construction estimating, with a strong understanding of construction contracts. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, creating cost comparisons, and analyzing bids. This full-time role offers a salary range of $75,000 to $115,000 annually, with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of estimating and contracts experience in the construction industry.
• Residential experience preferred.
• General understanding of contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains requests for information from subcontractors.
• Confirms and verifies submitted bids with plans.
• Updates material pricing with accurate effective dates.
• Creates feasibility budgets for pro forma analysis.
• Researches, recommends, and implements cost-saving techniques.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to analyze data

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or construction management

Tools

Builder-MT

MarkSystems

Timberline

Plan Swift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading real estate firm in West Des Moines is looking for a Cost Estimator to manage project pricing and bids. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in construction estimating, with a strong understanding of construction contracts. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, creating cost comparisons, and analyzing bids. This full-time role offers a salary range of $75,000 to $115,000 annually, with potential for growth.