Job description Certified Construction Estimator in the Halifax Region

Find out what work is like for a certified construction estimator in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Construction estimators (NOC 22303).

Construction estimators

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.

Work week duration

Construction estimators usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Construction estimators have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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 coordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Making repetitive motions

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Construction estimators are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors
  • Commercial construction companies
  • Residential construction companies
  • Self-employed
  • Industrial construction companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 22303), and a list of similar occupations:

  • chief estimator - construction
  • construction estimator
  • cost estimator - construction
  • principal estimator - construction
  • professional quantity surveyor
  • quantity surveyor - construction

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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