Construction Estimator – ANZSCO 312114

All Occupations

Description

Prepares and delivers estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.

Skill Level

2

Alternative Titles

  • Building Estimator

Specializations

NULL

Skills Assessment Authority

VETASSESS

Caveats

Not eligible if:
Caveat 10
TSS, ENS – The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).

Group: 3121 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians

Description

perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.

Tasks

  • assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
  • interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
  • preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
  • preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
  • coordinating works programs
  • inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
  • calculating costs and estimating time scales
  • collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
  • performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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