High opportunity occupation
About this job
Construction estimators analyse costs and prepare estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by major electrical, mechanical and trade contractors, or they may be self-employed. People in this occupation:
People in this occupation:
- need strong math, organization, analytical, writing and communication skills
- must have good computer skills due to the use of estimating software and document management programs
- should have an interest in planning, decision making, problem solving, working with people, and the financial aspect of construction
- must be able to handle stress during busy periods
Common job titles
- estimator, contractors / trade contractors
- estimator, electrical
- estimator, mechanical
- estimator, principal
- estimator, professional
- estimator-surveyor, quantity
- surveyor, electrical & mechanical quantity
- estimator, contractors / trade contractors
- estimator, electrical
- estimator, mechanical
- estimator, plumbing
- estimator, principal
- estimator, professional
- estimator-surveyor, quantity
- surveyor, electrical & mechanical quantity
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$70,180
Source:
2020 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report