Top 32 Project estimator 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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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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Project Manager II - USA - IA - Des Moines - R26-05791
BrandSafway —Des Moines, IA
- $100,800 - $151,300 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Construction Estimator (Entry Level)
Walsh Door & Security —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Remote Industrial Estimator
Tri-City Group —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
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Preconstruction Estimator
Baxter Construction Company LLC —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Solutions Estimator 1
Convergint —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- System design
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Estimator
Tjaden Electric Company LLC —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Residential
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Estimator/Project Manager
McAninch Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Extended hours
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Estimator
Keen Project Solutions LLC —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- PMP
- 3 years
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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
Architectural Sheet Metal Estimator
JR & Co —Des Moines, IA
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Estimator - Industrial
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Office
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Estimator (Level III-V)
Basepoint Building Automations —Des Moines, IA
- Continuous improvement
- HVAC
- Mentoring
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Solar PV Engineer/Estimator
Tri-City Group —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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EPM - PM/Estimator
EIS Holding —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Management
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Commercial Roofing Estimator
JR & Co —Des Moines, IA
- $75,000 - $120,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Estimator - Electrical
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
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Experienced Estimator/Project Manager - Landscape Construction
Alpha Landscapes —Johnston, IA
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Heavy Civil Project Manager (Midwest)
Elder Corporation —Des Moines, IA
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Health insurance
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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
16 hours 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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project estimator jobs in des moines ia

Happe Homes LLP - Construction Estimator

Concrete Estimator & Field Manager

Project Manager II - USA - IA - Des Moines - R26-05791

Construction Estimator (Entry Level)

Remote Industrial Estimator

Preconstruction Estimator

Solutions Estimator 1

Estimator

Construction Estimator/Project Manager

Estimator

Construction Estimator

Architectural Sheet Metal Estimator

Estimator - Industrial

Estimator (Level III-V)

Solar PV Engineer/Estimator

EPM - PM/Estimator

Commercial Roofing Estimator

Estimator - Electrical

Experienced Estimator/Project Manager - Landscape Construction

Heavy Civil Project Manager (Midwest)

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