Estimator

The Role

We're looking for an Estimator / Mechanical Project Coordinator to work out of our Des Moines, IA office. This is a role that sits at the intersection of numbers and planning ; you'll be the person who figures out what a project will cost before it starts, then helps make sure it stays on track once it's awarded. Our work is commercial and industrial, so you'll be dealing with real buildings, real systems, and real timelines.

What You'll Actually Do

You'll spend a good chunk of your time digging into blueprints, specifications, and proposals to figure out material, labor, and equipment estimates. You'll prepare both preliminary and detailed bid packages. When a project gets awarded, you coordinate it ; that means scheduling, resource planning, tracking costs, and handling billing. You'll also review subcontractor bids and participate in the bidding process itself.

• Analyze blueprints, specs, and proposals to prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment
• Put together preliminary and detailed project estimates and bid packages
• Coordinate awarded projects ; scheduling, resource planning, cost tracking, and billing
• Review subcontractor bids and participate in the bidding process
• Conduct job site assessments when needed
• Work with customers, vendors, project managers, and internal teams
• Track project progress and flag any cost or schedule variances
• Support production and project teams to hit deadlines and commitments

What You Need

A bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience. You need a general understanding of HVAC mechanical systems ; nothing super specialized, but you should know your way around how those systems work. You have to be comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications. Good communication, organization, and problem solving skills matter here. And you need to be solid with computers and database software ; Microsoft Office is required.

Work Environment

This is mostly an office based role in Des Moines, IA, but you'll make occasional site visits. You'll be sitting for extended periods and might need to lift up to 25 lbs now and then.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the kind of work you'd be good at, send in your resume. We'll review it and reach out if there's a fit.

Manpower is handling this posting on behalf of the employer.