Construction & Civil
Quantity Surveying & Estimating skills assessment
Estimators and quantity surveyors decide what projects cost. This scorecard covers take-off, pricing, tendering, cost control and commercial judgement.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 Quantity Surveying & Estimating skills you can score
These are the default Quantity Surveying & Estimating skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every worker, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Quantity Take-Off
Measures quantities accurately from drawings.
Pricing and Rates
Applies rates and allowances correctly.
Subcontractor Quote Analysis
Compares subcontractor quotes for scope, exclusions and price and recommends the best value.
Tender Preparation
Assembles tender prices and documents on time and to the client's requirements.
Risk and Contingency Allowance
Identifies project risks and sets sensible allowances for them.
Cost Planning and Control
Builds cost plans and tracks actual costs against budget through the project.
Variation Management
Assesses, prices and documents variations and manages their approval.
Progress Claims and Valuations
Values completed work and prepares accurate progress claims and payment assessments.
Software Proficiency
Uses estimating, take-off and spreadsheet software efficiently and accurately.
Contract Knowledge
Understands standard contract conditions for payment, variations and time.
Negotiation
Negotiates with suppliers and clients.
Attention to Detail
Checks quantities, rates and calculations carefully so small errors don't become expensive.
Levels included with Quantity Surveying & Estimating
Quantity Surveying & Estimating starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for construction & civil, so workers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Cadet
- Estimator
- Senior Estimator
- Chief Estimator
- Commercial Manager
How Quantity Surveying & Estimating works in SkillScorer
Score
Each worker in a site is scored on the Quantity Surveying & Estimating skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank workers, compare two side by side, or compare your sites against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Quantity Surveying & Estimating skills need attention. Reports also follow each foreman's site.
Quantity Surveying & Estimating scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Quantity Surveying & Estimating scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Quantity Surveying & Estimating scorecard covers 12 skills: Quantity Take-Off, Pricing and Rates, Subcontractor Quote Analysis, Tender Preparation, Risk and Contingency Allowance, Cost Planning and Control, Variation Management, Progress Claims and Valuations, Software Proficiency, Contract Knowledge, Negotiation and Attention to Detail. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are workers scored in Quantity Surveying & Estimating?
Every worker is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one site and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Quantity Surveying & Estimating?
Quantity Surveying & Estimating starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Cadet, Estimator, Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator and Commercial Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Quantity Surveying & Estimating skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In construction & civil the app talks about workers, sites and foremans, and you can change any of those words too.
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