Cost Estimator

🏷️ Role Code: 2B5 • 🏛️ Department: Construction Management • 🏗️ Division: Construction & Property

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💰 Role Overview

Role Code	Department	Division	EQTBLT Rate
2B5	Construction Management	Construction & Property	45-130/hr

Purpose: The Cost Estimator develops accurate project cost estimates, supports budget management, and analyzes financial performance. This role provides the financial foundation for project planning and decision-making.

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📋 Responsibilities

📊 Estimating

• Prepare detailed cost estimates

• Perform quantity takeoffs

• Research material and labor costs

• Develop unit pricing

• Create estimate documentation

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💰 Budget Support

• Support budget development

• Track cost variances

• Analyze change orders

• Forecast final costs

• Identify cost savings

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📈 Analysis

• Compare bids and proposals

• Evaluate value engineering

• Analyze historical data

• Benchmark against standards

• Support feasibility studies

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🤝 Coordination

• Work with Pre-Construction

• Support Construction PM

• Interface with Analytics Division

• Coordinate with vendors

💰 Compensation

✅ Qualifications

📈 Career Path

🛠️ Tools

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🔗 Related Roles

• 📋 Construction PM - Budget management

• 📐 Pre-Con PM - Feasibility

• 📊 Financial Analyst - Analysis

• 🏠 Land Acquisition - Deal analysis

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🔗 Related Pages

Construction ManagementConstruction & PropertyThe Stationhttps://github.com/urbanarray/builtbydocs/blob/main/docs/contribute/training/construction.md