Commercial Construction Estimator

Murray Company • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Murray Company is looking for an Estimator to join our growing Pre-Construction Department. Specializing in the healthcare industry, we manage new constructions, additions, and renovations from concept to completion and ready to meet everyone’s needs. If you are excited to help communities gain access to high quality healthcare and a company that truly cares about their people and clients, we invite you to apply today. As an Estimator, you will be responsible for executing quantity takeoffs, estimating, and assembling high‑quality deliverables while providing advocacy, leadership, and responsiveness in collaboration with both internal and external teams. In this role, you will confidently develop budgets and proposals aligned with client expectations, deliver projects across various contract types and delivery methods, and support Preconstruction Managers on larger project teams. You will prepare bid scopes, solicit and evaluate trade partner and vendor bids, and assist with subcontracts and purchase orders, while maintaining accurate project files, correspondence, drawings, and proposals. Additionally, you will create a variety of project documents and reports, coordinate internal and external meetings such as post‑bids, kickoffs, and design or budget reviews, and contribute creative solutions that drive continuous improvement and innovation in preconstruction processes—helping deliver a great client experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s (A.A.) degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and trade partners
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Executing quantity takeoffs
• Estimating
• Assembling high‑quality deliverables
• Providing advocacy, leadership, and responsiveness in collaboration with both internal and external teams
• Developing budgets and proposals aligned with client expectations
• Delivering projects across various contract types and delivery methods
• Supporting Preconstruction Managers on larger project teams
• Preparing bid scopes
• Soliciting and evaluating trade partner and vendor bids
• Assisting with subcontracts and purchase orders
• Maintaining accurate project files, correspondence, drawings, and proposals
• Creating a variety of project documents and reports
• Coordinating internal and external meetings such as post‑bids, kickoffs, and design or budget reviews
• Contributing creative solutions that drive continuous improvement and innovation in preconstruction processes
• Helping deliver a great client experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus structure
• 401(k) Company Match
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well-being and self-care
• Service award program
• Work program discounts, employee engagement events, professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees