Cost Estimator
Muscatine, IA
Market – Federal /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
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Job Title - Cost Estimator
Location - Muscatine, IA
Job Type – Hybrid
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.
What You Will Be Doing:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Must possess strong PC skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous construction experience
- Experience in scheduling and use of scheduling software
- Experience in MII Estimating software
- Experience with electronic take off programs
Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility
While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Work-Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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