Construction Estimator Resume

There are lots of things involved in construction from planning to execution. While every aspect in the process is important, the most essential and the first step is to work on the project estimation. Every construction company has to plan and decide on the project cost and duration. A precise prediction of expenses, necessary resources and other documentation is possible only by people who have been in the industry for long and have acquired special skills. To have this necessary job skills for their projects, companies hire construction estimators. These estimators work with architects and engineers and draft a plan that caters to every aspect of building projects.

If you are expert in calculating or estimating project cost, which includes everything from raw material to labor, and hiring contractors and subcontractors, and duration, show your expertise referring this construction estimator resume.

Here are a few tips to remember:

Eloquent and ambitious career objective
List of professional qualities necessary for the job laced by meaningful adjectives
Name of employers with city and state, and task handled
Special achievements in the past experience, if any
At least two references of people from previous organizations

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Sample of Construction Estimator Resume

Leon Morris
456, X Street, Y Avenue
New York, NY 10004
(123) 456-7890
leon@anymail.com

Career Objective:
Obtain a construction estimator position and help the organization in seeing the exact capital and time needed in starting and completing projects using my mathematical skills and construction experience.

Professional Qualifications:

Intense construction work experience with enough exposure to all aspects of construction
Experienced in negotiating prices and collecting bids
Proficient in figuring out cost factors and preparing comprehensive and conceptual estimates
Great coordination skills and ability to understand architectural designs
Comprehensive knowledge of raw materials required in construction
Thorough knowledge of documentation and scrutinizing processes involved in construction estimating
Great awareness of the foundation and structural systems in construction
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in handling computer with high level expertise in MS office tools and cost estimation application

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management
Columbia University, New York, NY - 2008

Professional Experience:

Assistant Construction Estimator ABC Builders and Developers, Manhattan, NY 2011 - present

Coordinating with architectural designers and engineers for calculating the specific amount of raw materials required necessary in project completion
Drafting comprehensive and conceptual estimates for constructing schools, commercial plazas, condominium, and private villas
Performing cost analysis on revised designs
Submitting the approved design accompanied by respective budgets and reports to the concerned department for implementation
Maintaining precise documentation of all the involved processes
Ensuring projects are meeting quality, time and cost

Assistant Construction Estimator XYZ Promoters, Manhattan, NY
2009 - 2011

Analyzed blueprints, proposals and necessary important documents for deciding raw materials, calculating time and cost of projects
Calculated cost estimates for laborers, materials, contractors and subcontractors
Drafted safety regulations, construction reports and quality control plans
Negotiated for construction equipment cost with vendors
Maintained relationship with clients, subcontractors, and staff
Informed clients and superiors about the project progress

Reference:
Nelson G. Wayt
Project Manager
ABC Builders and Developers, Manhattan, NY
(123) 425-7530