Building Estimator

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Building Estimator

A Building Estimator calculates costs, materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects, manages budgets, and liaises with industry professionals while meeting regulations.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Advanced

Construction Estimator

Construction Estimators calculate project costs, requiring strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to plan for various factors.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in building estimator

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 18 months
$0 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Supervisor Building Contractor Wind Turbine Engineer Field Engineer Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Blocklayer Apprentice Scaffolder Engineering Surveyor Architectural Designer Sprinkler Fitter General Hand Building Inspector Construction Consultant Civil Construction Supervisor Site Manager
+ 20 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Contractor Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Bricklayer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Scaffolder Mobile Crane Operator Renewable Energy Tradesperson Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Carpenter Cable Jointer Substation Technician Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Catchment Officer Building Manager Engineering Surveyor Construction Worker Roof Tiler Shopfitter Asbestos Supervisor Architectural Designer Architectural Engineer Sprinkler Fitter General Hand Building Inspector BIM Manager Construction Consultant Civil Construction Supervisor Building Consultant
+ 39 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Blended, Online
44 weeks
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator Construction Planner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator Construction Planner
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,610
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Building Contractor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Building Contractor
52889WA

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Draftsperson Draftsperson Engineering Technician
Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator CAD Designer Civil Designer Civil Engineering Technician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Draftsperson Draftsperson Engineering Technician Site Supervisor Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator CAD Designer Civil Designer Civil Engineering Technician + 6 more
CPCCBC4007

Plan Building and Construction Work
Online
4 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Contractor Building Estimator Building Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Contractor Building Estimator Building Supervisor
CPCCBC4004

Identify and Produce Estimated Costs for Building and Construction Projects
Online
6 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
CPCCBC4012

Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications
Blended, Online
3 weeks
$0 - $373
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator

Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction
Blended
6 months
$11,195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
CPCPCM4012

Estimate and Cost Work
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $370
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
CPC40120 & CPC50220

Certificate IV and Diploma in Building and Construction (Building)
Online, Traineeship
15 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Supervisor Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Site Supervisor Construction Estimator
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