Estimator, Kaiwhakatautata
Also known as
- Cost estimator, pricing estimator, manufacturing estimator, fabrication estimator, building estimator, construction estimator
Estimators prepare quotes and cost estimates for product manufacturing and building and construction projects, or to decide the price of a product or service.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$65K to $111K
Most common
$153K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Estimators
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and factories, and may travel locally to worksites
- need to be accurate, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- Analyse business or financial data.
- Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
- Estimate costs of goods or services.
- Confer with others about financial matters.
- Monitor financial indicators.
- Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
- Prepare financial documents.
- Develop business or financial information systems.
- Establish business management methods.
- Negotiate agreements to resolve disputes.
You usually need experience to become an estimator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in estimation, manufacturing, construction or engineering
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- a relevant trade qualification
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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