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Estimator

PDM
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2027
Description

Reports to: Production Manager

Position Summary: Produce job files as quickly and accurately as possible after a job has been awarded to PDM.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

  • Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
  • Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
  • Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
  • Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
  • Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
  • Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance


Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

  • Support Steel Sales
  • Participate in bid reviews/peer reviews
  • Support bid calendar
  • Provide VE assistance to clients
  • Conceptual price, schedule, and scope development
  • Support steel estimating processes and resources
  • Subcontractor & supplier communications
  • Perform steel estimating/take-offs
  • Prepare proposals
  • Support metals long range schedule
  • Support project management/manage small projects
  • Change Oder pricing support & estimate updates
  • Lead project hand-offs
  • Maintain bid results


Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

  • The ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Computer competency in Word, Excel and other basic programs. AutoCad experience is a plus, but not required.

Education: Associate Degree or better.

Experience: Two years in estimating for the construction industry.




DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.



PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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