施工估算员

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.

Estimators may specialize in estimating costs for structural, electrical or mechanical construction projects.

Completion of secondary school is required.

Completion of a three-year college program in civil or construction engineering technology or Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical, are required.

Certification by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is usually required.

Progression to more senior positions in this unit group, such as senior estimator or to construction management positions is possible with experience.

Architectural technologists and technicians (See 22210 Architectural technologists and technicians)

Civil engineering technologists and technicians (See 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians)

Civil engineers (See 21300 Civil engineers)

Construction managers (See 70010 Construction managers)