Estimators typically work for corporations across industries, especially in construction services, to help leaders determine what they need to see a project through to completion. They work closely with contractors and team members to evaluate relative costs or potential risks and conclude whether they can complete a project within the time frame and budget that the client wants. Their job is to perform mathematical calculations and get quotes from vendors to estimate the costs needed for labor and materials.
Wat doet een Estimator?
An Estimator is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Their duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Estimator moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Estimator moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
Creating labor estimates for any project
Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
Managing bids from vendors and contractors
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Estimator zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Report writing and strategic planning skills
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers
Ability to read and interpret technical documents
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Estimator, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
