Construction Estimator

Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• Quick Books
• Xactimate

Type of experience

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Residential construction

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector