Top 1155 Construction Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Happe Homes LLP - Construction Estimator
Happe Homes, LLP, Happe Commercial, LLC —Ankeny, IA
- $60,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Happe Homes, LLP - New Construction Warranty Specialist
Happe Homes, LLP —Ankeny, IA
- From $60,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Construction - Fall positions
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa (AmeriCorps) —Des Moines, IA
- $1,780 a month
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands —Grimes, IA
- $100,000 - $250,000 a year
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Warehouse
- On-the-job training
Drywall Finisher Foreman
Performance Contracting —Des Moines, IA
- $35.31 - $37.31 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Laborer
McAninch Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- $25.43 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Laborer
SURE STEEL INC —West Des Moines, IA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- On-the-job training
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General Labor
Reilly Construction Co., Inc. —Ankeny, IA
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Construction Laborer
RW Excavating Solutions —Prairie City, IA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Construction Laborer
Minturn, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Seasonal
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Laborer Midwest Region
SURE STEEL INC —West Des Moines, IA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- On-the-job training
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Laborer
Bonnie's Barricades —Des Moines, IA
- From $60,000 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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General Laborer for Construction
R Rogers LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
RW Excavating Solutions —Prairie City, IA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Construction Laborer
The Driller LLC —Pleasant Hill, IA
- $56,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- DOT physical examination
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Construction General Laborer
ThrasherGroup —Des Moines, IA
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- No experience needed
- Construction experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Pipe Layer - Support Staff
Team Excavating Inc —Altoona, IA
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Assembly
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Painter / Painter Helper
Central Iowa Painting —Des Moines, IA
- $23 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Residential
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Feller Contracting LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Installation)
T&M Services —Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Office
- Accounting
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Happe Homes LLP - Construction Estimator

Happe Homes, LLP, Happe Commercial, LLC
Ankeny, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $120,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Estimating material requirements from blueprints
Cost accounting analysis
Construction specifications
Construction negotiation
Construction cost control
Managing projects as a construction estimator
Spreadsheets
High school diploma or GED
Construction plans
Math
Engineering project budget management
Construction drawing review
Estimating construction project budgets
Data interpretation
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Project management software
Cost estimate preparation
Construction experience
Material cost estimating
Commercial building projects
Cross-functional communication
Construction estimating

Full Job Description

Construction Estimator – Residential & Commercial

Company: Happe Companies
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Happe Companies is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to support our residential, commercial, and land development operations.

The Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate project estimates, establishing and maintaining project budgets, analyzing construction costs, and supporting cost-control efforts throughout the project lifecycle. This position works closely with sales, operations, accounting, project management, trade partners, suppliers, and company leadership to ensure estimates are complete, competitive, and based on current market conditions.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction knowledge, excellent analytical skills, a systematic approach to estimating, and the professional drive to improve processes and grow with the company.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for residential and commercial construction projects.
Establish project budgets based on construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, historical costs, and current market pricing.
Prepare preliminary and detailed budgets for land development projects, including site work, utilities, infrastructure, and related improvements.
Review architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and other project documents to determine material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
Complete material takeoffs and develop comprehensive project scopes.
Use and further develop the company’s estimating software, cost codes, templates, and estimating procedures.
Work closely with sales staff to provide timely pricing for prospective homes, projects, upgrades, options, and customer requests.
Develop and maintain base pricing for company floor plans and standard construction specifications.
Update the estimating and pricing database to reflect current labor, material, subcontractor, and supplier costs.
Solicit, review, compare, and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, inconsistencies, and potential project risks before contracts or purchase orders are issued.
Assist with negotiating pricing, purchasing agreements, and contracts with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Maintain productive, professional relationships with trade partners, manufacturers, distributors, and material suppliers.
Monitor construction labor and material pricing, market trends, availability, lead times, and potential cost increases.
Review change orders and pricing requests for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project budgets.
Assist in identifying and resolving incorrect invoices, purchase orders, cost codes, pricing discrepancies, and budget variances.
Compare estimated costs to actual project costs and recommend adjustments to improve future estimating accuracy.
Support company cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve purchasing, and eliminate cost inefficiencies.
Maintain organized and complete estimating documentation for each project.
Assist with value engineering and recommend cost-effective materials, products, methods, and design alternatives without compromising quality.
Participate in preconstruction, project turnover, budget review, and post-project cost-analysis meetings.
Continuously improve estimating standards, procedures, systems, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in construction estimating, preferably with a residential home builder, commercial general contractor, land developer, or similar construction company.
Working knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods, materials, labor requirements, and sequencing.
Experience with estimating, budgeting, cost control, purchasing, accounting, or construction financial management.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, and scope documents.
Ability to complete detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills and a systematic approach to accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing complete and accurate work.
Ability to independently identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective listening, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with sales, operations, accounting, project management, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction estimating or project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience estimating both residential and commercial construction projects.
Experience estimating land development and site improvement work.
Familiarity with construction accounting, purchase orders, job costing, change orders, and variance reporting.
Experience developing standardized floor-plan pricing, option pricing, and estimating templates.
Knowledge of value engineering, procurement, and subcontractor bid analysis.

Key Competencies

Estimating accuracy
Construction knowledge
Cost awareness and financial judgment
Planning and organization
Attention to detail
Accountability and follow-through
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Negotiation and vendor management
Communication and collaboration
Process improvement
Ability to perform under deadlines

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment but may require occasional visits to jobsites, supplier locations, or meetings with subcontractors and vendors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Construction Estimating: 1 year (Required)
Construction: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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