Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator - ( 250001ET )

Description

Stantec GS is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with expertise in the planning and implementation of encroachment control and mitigation efforts at military installations and associated operational equities throughout the United States. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec GS is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to work on various federal projects across the US and internationally. Your role as the Cost Estimator is to prepare and review estimates in accordance with government standards and policies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and the application of standard factors, overhead rates and fees for medium and large projects of moderate complexity.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings.
• Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers.
• Perform scenario comparisons and economic analysis of courses of actions (COAs) and alternatives
• Review the labor rates to confirm conformance to the contract specifications and are in conformance with working restrictions.
• Review the labor and material pricing and validate against R.S. Means and other authoritative sources.
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of project scope, as well as possible credits.
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references.
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used.
• Assist in developing the record of negotiation documentation.
• Proactively communicate when an estimate changes and why.
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.
• May develop and prepare monthly project reports for both internal and external use.
• Establish appropriate delay activities and associated reporting in compliance with the project contract requirements and company policy.
• Perform other key responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work with others on medium to large complex projects for vertical and horizontal construction.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Solid technical knowledge of cost/estimating, engineering design, and construction practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods for large vertical and horizontal construction.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic construction means and methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings, contract and specifications.
• Management and organizational skills with the ability to work with owner's representatives, contractor's management staff, construction supervision, and multiple subcontractors to meet critical deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with Scheduling and Project Staff and/ or Client.
• Ability to interpret the needs of the project to determine the best method to produce the desired schedule and/ or graphics.
• Ability to see a project through from start to finish and recognize when assistance is required from others in the department.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to work with others to achieve group results.
• Ability to multi-task, work on several projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities.
• Ability to make timely decisions.
• Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to guide and mentor estimating team members as necessary in engineering and construction based estimating techniques and methodologies.
• Firm understanding of different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.
• Proficient in estimating and software (e.g., Parametric Cost Estimating (PACES), Quantity-Take-Off-Estimating (SUCCESS), Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System Second Generation (MII), Economic Analysis (ECONPACK)), and similar cost estimating applications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Cost Estimator, preferably in a design or construction environment.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Charlottesville

Organization : BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 2, 2025, 1:22:36 PM

Req ID: 250001ET

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans