Estimator

About Smart CareSmart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.An Estimator, or Project Estimator, is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Their duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projectsEstimators need to be able to read blueprints, understand construction concepts, and use computer programs to estimate costs and labor time. They also need to have strong numerical skills, the ability to analyze financial data, and good time management skills.THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITIONEstimator duties and responsibilitiesEstimators work closely with many other professionals including consultants, contractors, accountants and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for their employers. Their duties often include:Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the projectDetermining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or productPreparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or serviceCreating labor estimates for any projectDeveloping and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractorsManaging bids from vendors and contractorsUsing bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysisPresenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholdersCompiling and recording actual costsQualifications:Education A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, such as construction management, civil engineering, construction science, or quantity surveying. A degree in finance, economics, or accounting can also be beneficial.Experience is essential, and many estimators have worked in the field for years before entering the career. You can gain experience through an internship with a construction firm or manufacturer, or by working as a construction or factory worker.Certification Some employers may require certification as a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).

Created: 2024-10-19