Construction Estimator

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Prepare reports
• MS Office

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Proactive
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Values and ethics