Estimator II

The Weitz Company • Des Moines, IA

23h

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring an Estimator II to join its team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role supports the estimating team by preparing complete portions of construction project estimates, including quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, cost-history compilation, and system comparisons.

The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. The company describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
• Strong analytical ability and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to balance competing needs within tight timeframes.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• High initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn job-related software after hire.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in a construction-related field is desired.
• Experience with Procore and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze technical plans and specifications, incorporating their requirements into estimates.
• Produce reliable, complete, consistent, well-documented, and timely quantity surveys for assigned items.
• Generate design-development estimates, providing quantities and components based on incomplete plans and specifications.
• Assist in developing complete project quantities from schematic-level plans and elevations.
• Conduct organized subcontractor and vendor solicitations and accurately communicate the required scope of work.
• Ensure complete trade coverage and advise the project lead of potential solicitation shortfalls.
• Assist with bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabulation sheets (Bid Tickets), including custom client cost breakdowns or schedules of values.
• Project pricing using historical data and adjust pricing for project conditions.
• Review trade proposals and scope letters to identify gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Prepare the final estimate for transfer to the job cost accounting system, adjusting it to meet the project team's cost-management needs.
• Prepare cost analysis reports and identify value-analysis opportunities throughout the estimating process.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed