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Construction Estimators

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

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 2020 to 2022.
Minimum
$20.00
Median
$28.00
Maximum
$45.00

Job prospects for 2022-2026

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Job prospects for 2022-2026

Job prospects

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Very good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

5,000

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.
  1. Construction
    NAICS 23
    71% of jobs
  2. Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
    NAICS 332
    4% of jobs
  3. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    4% of jobs
  4. Retail Trade
    NAICS 44, 45
    3% of jobs
  5. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
    NAICS 53
    3% of jobs
  6. Others
    15% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Construction
    NAICS 23
    71% of jobs
  2. Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
    NAICS 332
    4% of jobs
  3. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    4% of jobs
  4. Retail Trade
    NAICS 44, 45
    3% of jobs
  5. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
    NAICS 53
    3% of jobs
  6. Others
    15% of jobs