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Budget Estimator
房地产、建筑·工程管理
A budget estimator prepares cost budgets for construction projects, tracks actual expenditures, ensures projects stay within budget, and negotiates contract prices with stakeholders.
Daily work
- 01Review engineering drawings and specifications to estimate material, labor, and equipment costs.
- 02Use budgeting software or Excel to prepare detailed cost breakdowns.
- 03Solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, compare prices, and negotiate contracts.
- 04Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and compare actual costs against budget.
- 05Submit cost reports and change recommendations to project managers and clients.
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Fundamentals of engineering cost estimation
- Blueprint reading and quantity takeoff
- Proficiency in budgeting software (e.g., Glodon)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Contract and bidding management
Soft skills
- Detail orientation and patience
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Stress tolerance
- Data analysis mindset
- Teamwork
Best suited for
Suitable for detail-oriented, organized individuals with a knack for numbers, who enjoy working under clear rules and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Less suited for
Not suitable for those who dislike repetitive tasks, lack patience, or prefer to avoid interpersonal interactions.
Salary (monthly)
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.