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Work setting

• Estimating

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Write specifications and technical reports

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Scheduling packages
• Spreadsheet
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint

Type of experience

• Civil
• Residential construction
• Contractors