Engineer-In-Training 1 - 2027, Cost Estimating

Job title - Engineer-In-Training 1, Cost Estimating

Location - Muscatine

Job type - Onsite

Requisition ID - 11352

Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Construction Cost Estimator for our Muscatine, IA 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
• 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.