Construction Cost Estimator
Core
Prepare detailed time, cost, material, and labor estimates for construction, design/build, and architecture/engineering projects to support client planning and vendor selection.
Role type
Senior Construction Cost Estimator
Builds
Cost estimates, project management plans, and lifecycle cost analyses for government and private sector infrastructure projects.
Domain
Construction & Infrastructure Consulting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Cost estimation, reading technical drawings and plans, analyzing production time and raw material expenses, using cost estimating software (RS Means, CTC), quantifying labor and equipment costs, tracking actual vs. contract costs, predicting project duration and size.
Preferred skills
Industry recognized certification (CCP, EVP, PSP, PMI-SP), knowledge of price trends and exchange rates, data confidentiality awareness.
Technologies
RS Means, CTC, databases, simulation software.
Responsibilities
Analyze drawings and documentation to prepare estimates; consult with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on cost adjustments; travel to job sites to gather material and labor data; simulate building construction using software; identify direct costs and set project timelines; recommend solutions to improve cost effectiveness and profitability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC