HVC Estimator II

Hy-Vee Construction is a dedicated in-house department of construction professionals acting as General Contractor or Construction Manager providing oversight on all of our project types – small remodels, large grocery stores, c-stores, to full distribution centers. Our team manages the full life cycle of projects from budgeting, procurement, build, closeout, through warranty. Here at Hy-Vee Construction we are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our Operations Teams and are proud to be on the front lines of our company’s growth plans.

Job Title: Estimator II

Department: Hy-Vee Construction

FLSA: Exempt

This position is distinct in that Hy‑Vee Construction functions as an internal construction services department, delivering all project planning, preconstruction, and construction execution exclusively for Hy‑Vee. In this estimator role, you will operate on the Owner’s side, representing Hy‑Vee’s interests in the development of detailed cost estimates, budgeting, and procurement strategies. You will be responsible for preparing conceptual, schematic, and GMP‑level estimates;

performing quantity takeoffs; evaluating scopes of work; and soliciting, analyzing, and awarding trade partner as well as general contractor proposals. Your work will directly inform capital planning, risk assessment, and project delivery decisions, while driving schedule and cost efficiencies across the organization’s construction portfolio.

• Customer Satisfaction
• Quality
• Act With Urgency

Reports to: Lead Estimator

Positions that Report to you: None

• Develops detailed quantity takeoffs, pricing, and cost analyses for labor, materials, equipment, contractors, and general conditions.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify risks, assumptions, and potential cost impacts.
• Evaluates contractor and vendor bids to ensure pricing accuracy, scope alignment, and value.
• Prepares and presents estimates, budgets, and cost updates to internal stakeholders and leadership as needed.
• Assists with value engineering, cost saving alternatives, and budget optimization to support project financial goals.
• Supports feasibility studies, preliminary budgets, and historical cost tracking to improve estimating accuracy over time.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Responsible for preparing accurate and complete cost estimates.
• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning, skill development, and staying current with industry practices.
• Open to feedback and coaching, with a willingness to learn from others and continuously improve.

• Open to self-change by actively seeking to understand and integrate ideas from feedback and other learning opportunities. Priority must be given to what is best for Hy-Vee and not necessarily what is done as an industry standard.
• Pushes to achieve outcomes and is focused on action. Exhibits initiative and is oriented toward accomplishment.
• Participates and actively works to better the pre-construction department through the continuous improvement process.

• High School degree is required. An industry related college degree is preferred. Two years of estimating responsibility are required for this position. Experience with formal presentations

• Occasional standing, walking, or light lifting of plans may be required.

• Most work is done in an office, using a computer throughout the day for estimating, spreadsheets, and plan review. Office is setup as an open collaborative space.
• The role involves extended sitting and regular keyboard, mouse, and screen time.
• Estimators regularly collaborate with project managers, designers, vendors, and other team members, both in person and…