Cost estimator vs estimating assistant

Differences between cost estimator and estimating assistant duties and responsibilities

Cost estimator example responsibilities.

• Manage prevailing wage for payroll and prepare and submit bi-weekly certify payroll reports.
• Assess effectiveness of quotation after 1st run (NPI).
• Use 3D cad software to design parts and assemblies drawings for production use.
• Coordinate demolition, construction, plumbing and painting crews, completing the project on time and under budget.
• Evaluate labor, material, and ODC estimates for compliance with RFP specifications, cost-estimating procedures and government regulations.
• Prepare elaborate proposals for plumbing, electrical, fire protection, HVAC, architectural and structural plans and specifications.
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Estimating assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
• Perform equipment and material takeoff of HVAC blueprint drawings.
• Perform typing of letters, RFI's, filing, and certify payroll.
• Receive phone calls or email from potential clients who have a RFP (request for proposal).
• Prepare all invitations to bids, addendum and RFI's notifications, confirm subcontractors bidding interest and pricing.
• Perform civil takeoffs, produce estimates, and create high level schedules that are submitted to clients in response to RFP.
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