A Construction Estimator Certified professional has a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of construction and constructions methods in order to price, administer, negotiate and analyze the various stages, methods, and types of construction.  They may specialize in mechanical or electrical disciplines, but all CEC professionals must have a working knowledge of the practical aspects and design features of both fields.

To become a CEC, one must have

  1. successfully completed the TPE for the CEC designation as noted in the education policy guidelines [link to guidelines], or
  2. the required mechanical or electrical requirements as noted in the education policy guidelines, or
  3. been admitted to sit the Direct Final Examination for PQS as noted in the education policy guidelines, or
  4. been admitted to sit the Mature Candidate Examination for PQS as noted in the education policy guidelines, or
  5. equivalent professional qualification but has not completed the TPE requirements for PQS as noted in the education policy guidelines, or
  6. the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certified Estimator (GSC) designation (click here for more details about the Gold Seal program)
A CEC may perform the following functions:
  • Pricing and preparing formal tender submissions
  • Managing, administering, and coordinating all types of construction projects
  • Conducting pre-bid negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Negotiating contracts with owners
  • Preparing estimates and measuring quantities
  • Verifying subcontractor and supplier payments
  • Pricing and negotiating change orders
  • Preparing construction progress schedules
  • Preparing monthly cost forecasts and progress claims
  • Recording final unit prices for database reference

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