Architectural estimating clerk
けんちくせきさんじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
Architectural estimating clerks calculate the quantities of materials and work items from drawings for construction projects and create cost estimates by multiplying by unit prices.
Description
Architectural estimating clerks are specialists who calculate the quantities of required materials and work items based on architectural drawings and specifications, and estimate construction costs using the latest unit price information. They use manual calculations, Excel, dedicated estimating software, and CAD to prepare estimates, construction organization ledgers, and execution budgets. They also handle compiling responses from contractors' quotations, cost adjustments, re-estimation for design changes, and management of clerical data. They need to perform estimation tasks accurately and quickly while coordinating with construction management departments, designers, and clients. In recent years, acquiring skills in automatic estimation technology using BIM data is also required.
Future Outlook
With the spread of BIM integration and AI-based automatic estimation tools, software skills and BIM knowledge will become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Client site assignment / Flexitime / Office work / Remote possible
Career Path
Architectural estimating clerk → Senior estimator → Estimation team leader → Construction management engineer → Architectural consultant
Required Skills
CAD basic operation / Estimating software operation / Excel (Advanced) / Quantity estimation / Unit price knowledge
Recommended Skills
BIM operation / Basic knowledge of architectural construction management / Cost management / Technical English document reading / VBA (Automation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to accurately extract and calculate quantities from drawings and specifications. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in quantities or unit prices can lead to significant cost differences. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High mathematical ability is required for large-scale quantity and unit price calculations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are predominant, so there is little need for generating new ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Estimator (Japan Architectural Estimating Association)
- Architectural Estimator Assistant
- First-class Architectural Construction Management Engineer
- Second-class Architectural Construction Management Engineer
Aliases
- Architectural estimating office
- Estimating clerk
- Quantity estimating clerk
Related Jobs
- Architectural construction manager
- Architectural design engineer
- Architectural estimator
- Quantity surveyor