Lead Estimator Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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How much does a Lead Estimator make in Des Moines, IA? The average Lead Estimator salary in Des Moines, IA is $88,999 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $79,351 and $102,262. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Estimator Salary	$70,566	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lead Estimator Salary	$79,351	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Estimator Salary	$88,999	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Estimator Salary	$102,262	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lead Estimator Salary	$114,338	Des Moines,IA	March 01, 2025

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Lead Estimator

The Erosion Company (TEC) - Woodstock , GA

We are seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join our team at TEC, a leading provider of erosion control solutions within the construction industry. As part of our Team of Lead Estimators, you ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Lead Estimator / Architectural Woodwork

Local Millwork Company - New York , NY

We are currently seeking to hire a Lead Estimator / Sales Executive to join our team! The objective of this position is to generate revenue for the company through successful project sales efforts

ZipRecruiter - 33 days ago

Construction Lead Estimator

Mills Concrete - Jackson , WY

Prepare estimates, bids and proposals for clients. * Operate STACK estimating software. * Work within a team and independently to complete tasks and projects. * Complete other tasks as given by ...

ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago

Estimator - Industrial Construction

UIG - San Clemente , CA

This role involves supporting the lead estimators and project managers in various tasks related to industrial construction and sales. This is an in-house position with a casual office environment

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Lead Underground Estimator

Barnard - Bozeman , MT

The Lead Estimator will work with an Operations Manager/Project Manager and be responsible for overall management of functions associated with preparing and responding to a bid solicitation including ...

LinkedIn - 81 days ago

Lead Commercial Construction Estimator

The Encompass Group - Dallas , TX

This General Contractor in Dallas is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects, ranging ...

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What does a Lead Estimator do?

Lead Estimator in Austin, TX

Lead pre-construction efforts through pre-bid meeting attendance, performing quantity take-offs, obtaining material pricing, preparing scopes of work for subcontracts and obtaining subcontractor pricing, estimating projects to prepare detailed, efficient,

April 23, 2023

Lead Estimator in Los Angeles, CA

Contribute to the world’s most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles.

December 27, 2022

Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed construction cost estimate.

January 29, 2023

Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.

February 08, 2023

Lead Estimator in Salt Lake City, UT

Post-secondary education in construction management or engineering, preferred.

October 16, 2022

Selecting potential Vendors and Subcontractors.

February 03, 2023

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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79351

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88999

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80807

105786

91097

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Estimator in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Lead Estimator ranges from $79,351 to $102,262 with the average base salary of $88,999. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,807 to $105,786 with the average total cash compensation of $91,097.

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About Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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