All about the profession of an estimate engineer

People with an analytical mind and an interest in technology are guided by various engineering professions. Today in the labor market, as well as among employers, highly qualified specialists such as costing engineers are especially in demand. Today in our material we will analyze the features of this profession, and also talk about the responsibilities of a specialist.

Estimation engineer carries out his professional activities strictly in accordance with a special document called a professional standard. In addition, the features and distinctive features of this profession are described in detail in the unified qualification and tariff guide (ECTS) and the All-Russian classifier of occupations of workers, positions of employees and tariff categories (OKKDTR).

This specialist has wide knowledge in several areas of human life, namely, in the construction and economic fields. Leading specialists of the companies are familiar with the concept of “pricing”, they can professionally organize tenders, as well as compile and analyze relevant technical and financial documents.

All the duties that are attributed to the surveyor engineer as an integral part of his work activity are detailed in a special document - job description. Let's consider them in more detail:

• deals with the preparation of all necessary documents related to the implementation of construction work;
• develops methods and ways to improve the accounting of work performed;
• controls the correctness of filling and compliance with all necessary requirements of the primary documentation;
• conducts economic and financial calculations;
• analyzes contracts and agreements;
• engaged in the preparation of a set of documents for participation in various tenders and competitions;
• checks the correctness of the implementation of economic calculations;
• justifies the estimates of construction and installation works;
• constantly interacts with company employees from other departments and divisions;
• monitors the market;
• maintains an archive;
• Participates in business negotiations with customers and suppliers.

In this way, job description is a document that you need to familiarize yourself with before you officially accept a job offer. In addition, the list of responsibilities may vary from company to company. It is important for you to evaluate all the requirements, as well as your abilities.

Most employers have clear requirements regarding the knowledge and skills of an estimate engineer. Let's talk in more detail about what a specialist should know and be able to:

• know all the regulatory legal acts, laws and by-laws, as well as professional standards, decrees, etc., related to the labor activity of an estimate engineer;
• be able to work correctly with design documentation;
• be able to make estimates;
• know the principles and methods of tendering and competitions;
• Know the safety rules
• understand the principles of pricing at all stages of construction work;
• be able to compile and use the primary financial documentation;
• Know the best ways to conduct reports and verify them;
• be able to work on a computer and use specific programs;
• know and be able to put into practice international experience;
• know the economic foundations of construction activities, etc.

If during the work you will need any additional skills or knowledge, then the employer must indicate the relevant information in the job description or specify in a personal interview. In addition, you should be prepared for the fact that the employer can put forward requirements not only for professional, but also for the personal characteristics of the applicant.

In order to become a surveyor engineer, you need to undergo appropriate training. However, certain difficulties often arise with this. The thing is that today higher and secondary vocational schools do not train these specialists, respectively, you will have to get not only basic education, but also undergo retraining.

So, if we talk about the first basic education, then employers choose those applicants who have a diploma from a technical university or university. For example, the training areas Industrial and Civil Engineering or Urban Construction and Economy are popular. Holders of such a diploma must undergo training in any economic or financial area, for example, "Pricing and estimated rationing in construction."

Besides, it is important to know the entire regulatory framework that relates to the work of an estimate engineer. To do this, you can undergo training, attend a conference or a master class. Thus, very high demands are made on the estimate engineers regarding the educational level and intellectual abilities.At the same time, many employers check not only the formal availability of diplomas, but also factual knowledge. To do this, you may be offered standardized tests or personal interviews and interviews.

However, even after you have gone through all the stages and got the desired position, your learning process does not end there. The heads of large companies, on a mandatory basis and on a regular basis, send engineers-estimators to continuing education courses. Only constantly being educated and trained can a specialist remain a sought-after and relevant professional in the labor market.

The specialist in design and estimate work is always in demand in the labor market. Most often, estimate engineers work in specialized departments of construction organizations, as well as at maintenance points (PTO). An estimate engineer can be either a full-time employee of the company or work on a contractual basis (i.e. provide a certain amount of services upon request), organize your own companies and firms.

One way or another, but it is important to note that the salary of this specialist is very high - the material remuneration for work fully justifies the increased requirements. It is in connection with this that the profession is very popular among young people. Besides, industry experts note that it is very interesting to work as an estimate engineer.