Estimator
1 month ago
Qualifications and Experience
A bachelors degree is generally required for someone to become a cost estimator. However, a few highly experienced craftsperson may qualify without a bachelors degree as they will have the on the job knowledge as background. Voluntary certification can show competence and experience in the field. There are no set requirements but experience as an administrator, craftsperson, technician or surveying assistant in the same industry will be helpful.
Skills
- Excellent maths and IT skills
- Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
- Project management skills
- Bsiness skills
- System integration estimating experience
- Electrical and Instrumentation panel building estimating experience
- Previous mining and heavy industry estimating experience
- Analytical
- Detailed orientated
- Technical
- Time management
- Negotiation skills
Job Responsibilities
- Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues
- Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time and raw material, equipment, and labour expenses
- Travel to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labour requirements, and other factors
- Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on estimates
- Use sophisticated computer software to calculate estimates
- Evaluate a products cost effectiveness or profitability
- Recommend ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable
- Prepare estimates for clients and other business managers
- Develop project plans for the duration of the
- Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labour expenses
Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
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