What Should You Expect?

Today’s digital revolution is opening new income opportunities for engineers and architects!

As a professional services agency, we are now offering specialized training and internships for engineering and architecture freelancers looking to provide professional services in the U.S construction industry.

Learn U.S Building Codes, CSI Master Format Codes, Wood-Framed Construction, Scope of Work Breakdown, Bidding Process Management, PlanSwift Estimating & Takeoff Software, and much more.

After completing the training, we will extend you a certificate to credit you as a trained estimator proficient in PlanSwift and On-Center. All certified estimators will have the opportunity to be hired to provide services for any of our multiple clients in the U.S.

Estimating Training Goals:

  • Learn to properly understand and manage construction documentation such as RFPs, Submittals, Project Specifications, and Permit Plan Sets. Understand and analyze structural details and typical notes seen in wood-framed construction and other construction used in the U.S.

  • Learn to use the CSI Master Format Cost Codes to breakdown cost estimates, bidding proposals, and budgets.
  • Learn to manage a proper Request for Information Process (RFI) and interaction with clients.
  • Learn to perform accurate and Quantity Takeoffs, Bill of Materials, and Hard Cost Estimates using trending software such as PlanSwift, On-Screen Take-off, and Quick Bid.
  • Learn to perform accurate and cost-efficient Bidding Proposals for new custom homes, multi-family buildings, home renovations, exterior renovations, accessory dwelling units, roofing, electrical, HVAC, etc.

  • Learn to elaborate Bid Packages to request bids from subcontractors and vendors, and properly evaluate incoming proposals to award contracts to the best bidder.

  • Learn to manage the entire construction bidding process through construction management software such as CoConstruct. (Master the entire software workflow to use it integrally with the estimating department tasks.)

  • Learn to provide a detailed scope of work and budget to our project managers and operating field personnel on project execution.

  • Learn to interact proficiently with our clients’ architects, engineers, and construction managers to plan, estimate, and control efficiently multiple construction projects.

Candidates Requirements:

  • Bachelor or Student in Architecture, Civil / Industrial / Electrical Engineering, Construction Professional, or equivalent field. (Required)

  • Basic comprehension of construction documentation such as: request for proposals, project’s architectural and engineering specifications, bid package, and plan sets.

  • General knowledge of the residential or multi-family construction process and methods. (Construction on-site experience preferred)

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  • Proficient English Skills (Ability to read, understand, and write).

  • Results-oriented professional with the ability to commit to extensive training and demanding training goals necessary for certification.

Ready To Start Your Cost Estimating Training?

Apply by filling up our candidate application form.

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