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Construction Estimators  (NOC 2234)
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
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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.

chief estimator – construction, construction estimator, cost estimator – construction, principal estimator – construction, professional quantity surveyor, quantity surveyor – construction.

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Construction estimators perform 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 co-ordinate construction projects and prepare construction progress schedules.

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

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

La Pocatière, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Amqui, Cabano, Causapscal, Matane, Mont-Joli, Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Pointe-au-Père, Trois-Pistoles, Le Bic

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Education & Job Requirements for Construction Estimators in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Regulatory Body

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The occupation (Engineering Technician and Technologist ) requires certification in the province or territory: Québec
Address: Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec 720-1265, rue Berri Montréal, QC H2L 4X4
Phone: 514-845-3247 - toll free: 1 800 561-3459
Fax: 514-845-3643
Email: techno@otpq.qc.ca
Web Site: www.otpq.qc.ca
Other Contact Information: Information on this profession is available on the website of Immigration-Québec. View the profile here. The profile is only available in French.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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