Construction estimators

NOC

22303

analyze costs and prepare estimates for civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects.

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Full NOC Description

Construction estimators analyze costs of and prepare estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

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 coordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.

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

Also Known As

chief estimator - construction
construction estimator
cost estimator - construction
principal estimator - construction
professional quantity surveyor

quantity surveyor - construction

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

Completion of a three-year college program in civil or construction engineering technology or Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical, are required.

Certification by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is usually required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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9.1%

Female

90.9%

Male

Employment by age

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3.9%

15-24

20.8%

25-34

26.0%

35-44

22.1%

45-54

18.2%

55-64

9.1%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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3.9%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

19.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

15.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

50.6%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

10.4%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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70.1%

Construction

10.4%

Manufacturing

9.1%

Wholesale trade

10.4%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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13.00%

Northeast

46.80%

Southeast

28.60%

Southwest

9.10%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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$76,000

Northeast

$72,000

Southeast

$78,000

Southwest

$85,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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