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Construction Estimator

Minturn, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Come Build with Minturn

At Minturn we pride ourselves on our high standards for quality and excellence building a wide range of diverse and challenging heavy civil construction projects. We are construction professionals working toward a common goal: to build exceptional quality projects by elevating our employees, finding a better way, and never settling.

We are seeking hardworking, energetic individuals to join our team. People with leadership, ambition, and initiative – highly motivated, reliable individuals. Minturn is a growing company with opportunities for promotion. Here you are only limited by your own ambition and hard work. If you invest in Minturn your time and talents, we will invest in you the training, opportunity, and coaching to reach your potential.

Why Join Minturn?

Highly Competitive Compensation:

  • $65,000 - $90,000 starting annual salary depending on experience
  • Performance bonuses
  • Profit sharing

Top Notch Benefits:

  • 100% paid health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching

Work-Life Balance:

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible hours and remote work possibilities

Reach Your Full Potential:

  • On-the-job and safety training
  • Coaching, mentoring, and education
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Clear path for advancement

Be Part of a Team:

  • Work toward common goals
  • Company outings and parties
  • Respect and serve one another

Also:

  • Company vehicle
  • Gas card
  • Company cell phone
  • Company computer
  • Uniform and safety gear

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential clients, establish and maintain relationships with customers, engineers, and architects.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, and maintain a database of contacts.
  • Maintain an understand the overall construction market and the competition.
  • Identify opportunities, create advantages, and maximize bid profit.
  • Continuously track in-house production rates, analyze and apply to future estimates.
  • Ensure that bids are completed per the solicitation requirements and turned in on time.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
  • Create an organized and detailed estimate for each bid.
  • Perform quantity takeoff's.
  • Solicit and analyze quotes.
  • Determine labor and equipment needs and incorporate costs into estimate.
  • "Hand off" winning bids to project management and provide on-going feedback during construction.
  • Assist with project management.

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Past experience in construction estimating.
  • College degree in construction or civil engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in the Iowa construction industry and knowledge of SUDAS and IDOT specifications.
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in project planning, scheduling, and estimating.
  • Ability to read and understand contract documents.
  • Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office, CAD, and Bluebeam as well as estimating and scheduling software.
  • Valid drivers license.

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Salary : $65,000 - $90,000

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