Cost Estimator - Entry level

Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Construction Cost Estimator for our Muscatine, Iowa office. This position develops and checks cost estimates for a variety of architectural, civil, industrial, institutional, federal, and utility type projects. Overtime as needed. Some travel possible.

Essential duties include:

• Prepares material take-offs and reviews take-offs of others from planning documents or engineering drawings.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Prepares the submittal package including basis of estimate, quantity backup, cost data and estimate.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Contact vendors and suppliers for current material costs.
• Prepares and/or reviews final Engineer's estimate.
• Working knowledge of general construction practices and processes.
• Work with the estimating department to assure that projects are progressing ahead in an effective and efficient manner.
• Attend off site and in office meetings as required to coordinate efforts with external clients and internal estimating staff.

Background requirements include:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Requires 0 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Must possess the ability to read construction documentation
• Previous construction experience is a plus
• Must possess strong PC skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in scheduling and use of scheduling software is a plus.
• Experience in MII Estimating software is a plus.
• Experience with electronic take off programs is a plus.

Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that is committed to innovative growth and improving lives in the communities where we live and work? Stanley Consultants is an award winning, interdisciplinary consulting firm providing program management, planning, design, permitting, engineering, and environmental services. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience, and capabilities to serve federal, municipal, and industrial clients. Stanley Consultants solves complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, energy, and industrial plants, building services, and the environment. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 50,000 projects globally in more than 100 countries, including all 50 of the United States and its territories.

Throughout our history, Stanley Consultants has remained an employee-owned company, committed to a legacy of professional independence and objectivity. The commitment to private ownership, shared responsibility and reward has sustained us for more than 100 years.

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