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
$55K
Lower
$67K to $112K
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
- estimate costs for products, projects and services
- prepare quotes and cost estimates
- analyse business and financial data
- budget for products and projects
- discuss costs and budgets with staff
- track money and financial details
- create and arrange financial documents
- set up business and budget systems
- plan ways to manage businesses
- discuss contracts to solve disputes
You usually need experience to become an estimator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in building and construction or similar area
- 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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