Estimator/Project Manager (Structural Demolition)

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Full Time

Leaders in Demolition & Environmental Remediation, one of the most established abatement and demolition firms in the U.S is looking for a Project Manager/Estimator with experience in this industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews project proposal or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
  • Calculate cost of jobs based on materials, supplies and man hour and prepares job estimates for each project.
  • Supports safety compliance and acts as a safety champion and ensures compliance with all City/State/Federal/OSHA guidelines and communicates the need for safety plans to the Safety Director in a timely manner.
  • Submits change orders, bills, budget inputs, cost codes, cost reporting, purchase orders and any necessary paperwork for each job in a timely manner.
  • Regular job visits to ensure project progress is on schedule and within prescribed budget.
  • Coordinate with supervisors to prioritize and outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities. Provides recognition for results.
  • Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities, makes self-available to staff and provides regular performance feedback and acts as a leader in the organization. Encourages employee's skill development for growth and to improve processes.
  • Develops and implements cost saving measures to contribute to profits and revenue.
  • Understands business implications of decisions, profitability, with a thorough knowledge of the market and competition.
  • Proactively identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, overcoming obstacles and provide quality control.
  • Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service.
  • Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, maintains confidentiality, and remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the demolition field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience managing projects from bid to project completion.
  • Proven finance/budgetary skills in construction project management with proven ability to bring projects in on time, and on budget.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with multiple work groups, employees, and clients to complete tasks.
  • Adapts to changes, delays, and unexpected events in the work environment by managing multiple conflicting priorities.
  • Develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
  • Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
  • Ability to effectively interface with the entire spectrum of employees at all organizational levels
  • Take initiative to identify and anticipate company's needs and make recommendations for implementation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or related business field, a plus.
  • Skills that are a plus include: industrial experience, such as power plants, rail, mills, and refineries.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • paid-time-off
  • paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan

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Job ID: 488944622
Originally Posted on: 8/11/2025

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