Construction Estimators
Other titles : construction cost estimator, construction estimator, mechanical estimator - construction, senior estimator - construction
Details
Description :
Construction estimators analyze costs of and prepare estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors, or they may be self-employed.
Main duties :
- prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications;
- advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations;
- establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures;
- prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project;
- prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors;
- liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates;
- manage and co-ordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules;
- estimators may specialize in estimating costs for structural, electrical or mechanical construction projects.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Capitale-Nationale
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
Training
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)
Technologie de l’estimation et de l’évaluation en bâtiment
(Training program available in French only)
Program length: 3 years
Program Objectives
Ce programme d'études vise à ce que les élèves soient capables d'analyser à partir de plans et de devis des prévisions de coûts de travaux dans le domaine de la construction ou d'établir après des recherches et une inspection la valeur d'un immeuble résidentiel, agricole, commercial ou institutionnel.
Voie de spécialisation A - Estimation en construction
Cette voie de spécialisation vise à former des personnes aptes à exercer la profession d'estimatrice ou d'estimateur en construction.
Voie de spécialisation B - Évaluation immobilière
Cette voie de spécialisation vise à former des personnes aptes à exercer la profession de technicienne ou de technicien en évaluation immobilière.
Where this program is available