Mechanical Estimator - Construction

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience.

Work Setting

Estimating and quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects.
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bid forms.
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures.
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards.
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures.
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Take-off packages
• Spreadsheet tools, MS Excel, MS Word

Experience

• Mechanic...