Construction Estimators
Job description
These individuals analyze costs and prepare evaluations for various projects (civil engineering, architecture, construction, etc.). They are self-employed, working for construction companies, or contractors.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Evaluate material, labour, and equipment costs from bids, plans, and specifications.
- Review and analyze bids received, recommend acceptance of contracts, and negotiate them.
- Implement and maintain systems and procedures for submission, monitoring, and reporting.
- Prepare statements and forecasts of costs and expenditures during the projects.
- Keep directories of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors up to date.
- Collaborate with professionals (engineers, architects, contractors, etc.).
- Estimate the impact of changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Manage, coordinate, and monitor the progress of construction projects.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to management positions.
- These individuals may specialize in the cost evaluation of structural, electrical, or mechanical construction projects.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $20.00
- Median
- $28.00
- Maximum
- $46.15
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
6,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 20.2% Female
- 79.8% Male
Not available.
- 20.2% Female
- 79.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$55,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2371% of jobs
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NAICS 3324% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 54144% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 453% of jobs
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NAICS 533% of jobs
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Others15% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2371% of jobs
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NAICS 3324% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 54144% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 453% of jobs
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NAICS 533% of jobs
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Others15% of jobs