Construction Estimator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Construction Estimator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Explore documentation in order to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements
  • Select, measure and track important metrics 
  • Visit sites, warehouses and other venues necessary to do the estimate
  • Create and present reports to upper management
  • Analyze and evaluate offers
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with the key vendors
  • Perform complex analysis of collected data and metrics
  • Prepare relevant and reliable forecasts
  • Conduct complex risk analysis activities

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Construction Estimator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Construction Estimator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.