Top 37 Construction estimator Jobs in Ankeny Ia

HVC Estimator II
Hy-Vee, Inc. —Grimes, IA
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
1d
Lead Estimator | Build the team behind the winning bids
Per Se Group Inc —Johnston, IA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Estimator (Entry Level) - Des Moines
Walsh Door & Security —Des Moines, IA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- AutoCAD
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Concrete Estimator & Field Manager
Rise Construction —Des Moines, IA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Rebar Project Manager/Estimator
United Employment Group —Des Moines, IA
- $70,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Math
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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6d
Construction Estimator
Absolute Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Estimator
Minturn, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $90,000 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Civil Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Fuel card
Estimator
PDM —Des Moines, IA
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5d
Construction Estimator (Entry Level)
Walsh Door & Security —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Estimator - Kitchen and Bath
Trueline —Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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13d
Estimator
Munn Lumber Company —Ames, IA
- Research
- Mid-level
- Residential
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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17h
Estimator
Keen Project Solutions LLC —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- PMP
- 3 years
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Commercial Construction Estimator
The Samuels Group —West Des Moines, IA
- $80,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Solutions Estimator 1
Convergint —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- System design
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
HVAC Estimator
Team Kline —Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Estimator (Level III-V)
Basepoint Building Automations —Des Moines, IA
- Continuous improvement
- HVAC
- Mentoring
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12d
Senior Estimator
Performance Contracting —Des Moines, IA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Estimator - Electrical
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
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Project Estimator
Electrical Power Products Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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Construction Lead Estimator
Henning Companies LLC —Johnston, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
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HVC Estimator II

Hy-Vee, Inc. -
Grimes, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Cost estimate preparation

Full Job Description

Hy-Vee Construction is a dedicated in-house department of construction professionals acting as General Contractor or Construction Manager providing oversight on all of our project types – small remodels, large grocery stores, c-stores, to full distribution centers. Our team manages the full life cycle of projects from budgeting, procurement, build, closeout, through warranty. Here at Hy-Vee Construction we are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our Operations Teams and are proud to be on the front lines of our company’s growth plans.

Hy-Vee Construction

Job Title : Estimator I I

Department: Hy-Vee Construction

FLSA: Exempt

General Function

This position is distinct in that Hy‑Vee Construction functions as an internal construction services department, delivering all project planning, preconstruction, and construction execution exclusively for Hy‑Vee. In this estimator role, you will operate on the Owner’s side, representing Hy‑Vee’s interests in the development of detailed cost estimates, budgeting, and procurement strategies. You will be responsible for preparing conceptual, schematic, and GMP‑level estimates; performing quantity takeoffs; evaluating scopes of work; and soliciting, analyzing, and awarding trade partner as well as general contractor proposals. Your work will directly inform capital planning, risk assessment, and project delivery decisions, while driving schedule and cost efficiencies across the organization’s construction portfolio.

Core Competencies

Customer Satisfaction
Quality
Act With Urgency

Reporting Relations

Reports to : Lead Estimato r

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops detailed quantity takeoffs, pricing, and cost analyses for labor, materials, equipment, contractors, and general conditions.
Reviews drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify risks, assumptions, and potential cost impacts.
Evaluates contractor and vendor bids to ensure pricing accuracy, scope alignment, and value.
Prepares and presents estimates, budgets, and cost updates to internal stakeholders and leadership as needed.
Assists with value engineering, cost saving alternatives, and budget optimization to support project financial goals.
Supports feasibility studies, preliminary budgets, and historical cost tracking to improve estimating accuracy over time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Responsible for preparing accurate and complete cost estimates.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning, skill development, and staying current with industry practices.
Open to feedback and coaching, with a willingness to learn from others and continuously improve.

Continuous Improvement

Open to self-change by actively seeking to understand and integrate ideas from feedback and other learning opportunities. Priority must be given to what is best for Hy-Vee and not necessarily what is done as an industry standard.

Pushes to achieve outcomes and is focused on action. Exhibits initiative and is oriented toward accomplishment.
Participates and actively works to better the pre-construction department through the continuous improvement process.

Education and Experience:

High School degree is required . An industry related college degree is pref erred. Two years of estimating responsibility are required for this position. Experience with formal presentations

Physical Requirements:

Occasional standing, walking, or light lifting of plans may be required.

Working Conditions:

Most work is done in an office, using a computer throughout the day for estimating, spreadsheets, and plan review. Office is setup as an open collaborative space.
The role involves extended sitting and regular keyboard, mouse, and screen time.
Estimators regularly collaborate with project managers, designers, vendors, and other team members, both in person and virtually.
Work typically follows normal business hours, with extra time as needed to meet bid deadlines.
Limited travel to job sites or meetings may be required.

Financial Responsibility:

Responsible for preparing accurate and complete cost estimates that directly impact project budgets, profitability, and overall financial performance.
Reviews drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify financial risks, assumptions, and potential cost or schedule impacts.

Confidentiality:

Maintains strict confidentiality of all project location, estimating, pricing, and financial information.
Protects sensitive bid data, contractor pricing, and vendor proposals, ensuring information is shared only with authorized parties.
Follows company policies related to data security, document control, and confidentiality throughout the bid process.

We are always looking for great team members, so apply today!

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

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