Estimator Job Description Sample Template
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Estimator Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, motivated estimator to join our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for surveying projects, estimating labor and materials costs, and communicating financial cost and project timelines to customers. You must have a keen attention to detail and skills at estimating projects from a bird's-eye view to set our client's expectations accurately.
Estimator Duties and Responsibilities
- Fulfill client appointments in a timely manner
- Assess projects by identifying project requirements, regarding time, labor, and material costs
- Read blueprints and analyze all other applicable documents to prepare estimates
- Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and architects during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy
- Act as the final say in the calculation, analysis, and adjustment of estimates
- Present estimates to clients in a timely and polite manner
- Recommend cost-reduction options
- Assist sales team in final project preparation transactions
- Maintain thorough records of all project documentation, including estimates, sales receipts, and project completion documentation
Estimator Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; background in mathematics required
- Voluntary certification in the field is a plus
- Previous on-the-job training is a big plus
- Ability to operate independently or with a crew
- Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills
- Time management skills
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