Researching the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment

Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors

Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame

Assessing the risk levels associated with a project

Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done

Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyer

Prepare multi-discipline conceptual and definitive cost estimates for Capital Projects.

Provide professional expertise in the resolution of estimating problems.

Assist with bid analysis and contract negotiations.

Provide estimate breakdown.

Utilize computer-estimating programs as well as manual methods.