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Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction

Estes Construction
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2026 CLOSED ON 2/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction position at Estes Construction?

At Estes Construction, we are people-focused, with a culture of growth and development. We have a collaborative team approach, prioritize safety and quality, and empower every team member to be a leader.

 

We are looking for a full-time pre-construction manager. As a pre-construction manager, you will be responsible for developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, pre-construction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take off and estimating, definition of bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluations of bids, presentation of detailed estimates of the work and evaluation of alternatives for both negotiated and competitive projects. You must be able to present on project interviews and clearly present estimate and executive summaries to client representatives or groups with professional written and spoken communications.  You will also prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, analyze bids, and prepare subcontracts and purchase orders.

 

Skills & Qualifications include:

  • Any combination of education and experience considered; 3- 5 years of construction experience and technical degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
  • Experience in construction estimating and project management preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore.

Benefits to fit your needs:

  • Top 75th percentile salary plus bonus program
  • 401K with a 5% company match
  • Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Health Savings and Flex Spending Account
  • Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well-being and self-care
  • Parental benefits
  • Well-being and Employee Assistance Program
  • Incentive Compensation Program
  • Work program discounts, employee engagement events, professional training and development

 

About Estes:

Being the best is our true desire. The best builder. The best employer. Achieving this standard of excellence drives us and reminds us daily that being average isn't the Estes way.

Company founders Jim and Lori Estes started their company in 1970 with the guiding principles of advocacy, value, responsiveness and leadership. These four tenets are still the foundation of everything we do and define our culture.

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