The role of Estimator is a critical one. The ability to predict the cost of work that will be perfomed in the field and the indirect cost of that same project is paramount to being a successful Estimator. As an Estimator, you are responsible for the: 
-The quanity of products and material being used
-The cost of products being used on the project
-Creating the scope of work
-The General Conditions cost of managing that project
-The application of the overhead (office cost, gas, medical, etc.) recovery to support the project
-Assist your Project Manager in balancing the budget sheet
-Setting the proposal language or “Terms and Conditions” for the written contract
-Selling the project to the consumer/homeowner
Assisting the Project Manager in initial sequencing of construction activities, outlining components such as labor, materials and equipment. They are responsible to ensure that the work environment is productive between the Project Manager, others and themselves. Finally, they are responsible for improving the Construction processes overall. They are to support that effort. Never forget that estimators make or lose money in the field. Our role is to support the field operations in the ways outlined. That is where our risk of loss and / or opportunity for gain resides.
Estimators are becoming more of the project team. This is in contrast to years ago where the take off and pricing was done in a relative vacuum and then presented to a senior manager usually the Chief Estimator for review and discussion. With the advent of increased competition and the design build concept, companies are making the estimator more a part of their on-going business process. Their tasks are more varied, such as helping to sell projects and interacting with the field including to verify effective construction techniques at the time of bid.
-The quanity of products and material being used
-The cost of products being used on the project
-Creating the scope of work
-The General Conditions cost of managing that project
-The application of the overhead (office cost, gas, medical, etc.) recovery to support the project
-Assist your Project Manager in balancing the budget sheet
-Setting the proposal language or “Terms and Conditions” for the written contract
-Selling the project to the consumer/homeowner
Assisting the Project Manager in initial sequencing of construction activities, outlining components such as labor, materials and equipment. They are responsible to ensure that the work environment is productive between the Project Manager, others and themselves. Finally, they are responsible for improving the Construction processes overall. They are to support that effort. Never forget that estimators make or lose money in the field. Our role is to support the field operations in the ways outlined. That is where our risk of loss and / or opportunity for gain resides.
Estimators are becoming more of the project team. This is in contrast to years ago where the take off and pricing was done in a relative vacuum and then presented to a senior manager usually the Chief Estimator for review and discussion. With the advent of increased competition and the design build concept, companies are making the estimator more a part of their on-going business process. Their tasks are more varied, such as helping to sell projects and interacting with the field including to verify effective construction techniques at the time of bid.
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