preparing and submitting the final tender.ensuring the workforce has the capacity to complete the project within the time frame.accounting for preliminaries such as site facilities, transport, site storage, equipment hire, walking time, site allowances, accommodation, etc.applying the company’s labour units to the installation.obtaining the most economical prices for materials and equipment from suppliers.taking off (count and measure) total materials, labour and special services.However, the duties and responsibilities of estimators are many and varied, and it is their task to ensure that all material and associated labour is included in the final price. Many contractor personnel think estimators are purely ‘count and measure’ clerks. They must be able to confer with suppliers, architects, developers, builders and sub-contractors.
People with trade backgrounds in project management and speciality supervision are often suited to become competent estimators. The estimator needs to be a self-starter with good planning skills and able to make assessments regarding budgets and workforce capacity. This is central to achieving quality service at a reasonable price.Īs one of this country’s leading electrical contractors has said: “Why would you be concerned about paying top dollar for a competent estimator … an inexperienced cowboy could cost you your business.”Įstimating personnel should be selected for their practical background and personal qualities. The old ‘price per point’ or ‘price per square metre’ has no place in tendering a serious bid for a project.īusinesses considering a full-time estimator need to be aware of the qualities estimators need and what they are expected to do. Up to this point the owner/manager or the supervisor has performed the estimating tasks, but if the business is to expand then it requires someone dedicated to the task. They are usually thinking of employing their first full-time person in that role. Registered electrical contractors often ask about the value of an estimator. A qualified, experienced estimator can help an electrical contractor to stay in business and make a profit.
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