Construction estimators analyze costs of and prepare estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects.

• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
  
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
  
• Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
  
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
  
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
  
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  
• Manage and co-ordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.
  

Estimators may specialize in estimating costs for structural, electrical or mechanical construction projects.

Chief estimator - construction
Construction estimator
Cost estimator - construction
Principal estimator - construction
Professional quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyor - construction

Construction estimators are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors, or they may be self-employed.