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Construction Estimator Job Description
Construction Estimators draw up, estimate and determine the overall cost of a construction project. They have knowledge in construction, design, costs of labour, budgets, architecture, investments, and supply costs, allowing them to predict an accurate price. This is a rewarding career as Construction Estimators generally work on large-scale and high-profile projects.
Responsibilities
- Determine overall costs for labour, planning for blueprints, equipment, costs of materials, site drawings, and other elements that are involved in the construction project
- Reduce high costs and improve efficiency to advise clients on unnecessary tasks and duties
- Liaise with surveyors, construction workers and managers, contractors, architects, and local authorities to plan and determine whether a project is feasible
- Ensure construction progress is within the estimated budget and track any upward trends in costs
- Make adjustments to material use and find suppliers for clients to meet targets and requirements
- Set up report processes
- Recommend different ways clients can reduce costs
- Interpret exchange rates, surcharges, and inflation for the construction project
- Negotiate deals and request quotes from suppliers for the client
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mathematics, architecture, or any other relevant qualifications
- A driver’s license to travel between work sites
- Strong analytical skills to provide accurate estimates of projects
- Latest knowledge of the largest building codes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must hold a WHS White Card to certify that you have completed the working safely on construction sites course
Working Conditions
- Work in an office or on-site environment
- Workload can be excessive during busy/critical periods of construction projects
- Safety equipment must be worn during the on-site construction phase
Average Salary
- Approximately $94,556 per year in Australia
- Approximately $95,656 per year in New Zealand
Salary is based on © SEEK and © Indeed statistics and research.
This Construction Estimator job description is a guideline only and will vary depending on the company, project and location within the Australian/New Zealand market.
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