• Completion of secondary school is required.
  
• Completion of a three-year college program in civil or construction engineering technology or several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a construction trade such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical, are required.
  
• Certification by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors is usually required.
  

Certificate
Diploma

Apprenticeship

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
Prepare master format estimates (Class A)
Prepare elemental format estimates (Classes B, C, D)
Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
Project cash flow and financing requirements
Estimate pre-contract costs
Utilize quantity take-off procedures
Advise on tendering procedures
Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates