Estimator
Provide cost estimates, timelines, and material requirements for construction projects.
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What's it like to be an Estimator?
Estimators combine their engineering background with accounting skills to provide building companies with cost estimates, which are crucial to a project’s development. Estimators, also known as cost planners and cost engineers, estimate accurate costs, resources, and labor necessary to complete a project. This can include quotations, timelines, manpower and forecasts. If an Architect designs a building and a Contractor builds it, an Estimator will tell them how much it will cost and how long it will take.
Tasks and duties
- Preparing detailed reports with cost estimates, budgets, timelines, and manpower requirements.
- Working with a client’s budget.
- Gathering rates of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Gathering prices of materials and resources.
- Comparing quotes from different subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
- Conducting risk assessments.
- Monitoring progress of projects and budgets.
- Creating a directory of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Keeping up with market trends and changes in pricing.
Estimators tend to work in the office, but may be asked to visit a site for more accurate estimations. They can also work from home and provide freelance services on top of their day job. Aspiring Estimators must be detail-oriented and skilled in mathematics and accounting with a deep understanding of engineering. Due to the nature of the job, Estimators must also be strong communicators who can work with clients and colleagues efficiently.
How to become an Estimator
Estimators are engineering professionals who choose to focus on the estimating portion of construction work. As such, a degree in engineering is required to pursue this career.
- Get a bachelor degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering.
- Study for the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination conducted by the Board of Civil Engineering under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).
- Pass the exam to become a licensed Civil Engineer in the Philippines.
- Apply for a job as an Estimator. Not all Estimator positions require an engineering license, but it can boost your chances at getting hired.
- Gain experience to apply for a senior position, such as Construction Manager.
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