Estimator

• Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications. • Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required. • Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project. • Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers. • Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices. • Outlining the work plan to gauge how much time will be needed to complete each development. • Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan. • Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price. • Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames. • Meeting with clients to discuss their thoughts and concerns about our offers. • Degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, or similar. • Qualification in project management is highly advantageous. • Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator. • Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket, involved building developments. • Knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical documents. • Exceptional quantitative skills. • Outstanding research and proposal writing skills. • Ability to negotiate with seasoned Sales personnel. • Dependable, conscientious, and well-spoken.