Most Important Skills For A Senior Estimator At McCarthy Building Companies
A senior estimator's success hinges on a blend of "hard skills," such as "numbers and understanding all the math," and crucial "soft skills," including teamwork and communication. The ability to present information "in an organized and clear way" is equally vital for effectively contributing to the team.
Problem-Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Organization, Numerical Skills
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Trey Novara
Senior Estimator
McCarthy Building Companies
Santa Clara University
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Strong problem-solving skills, encompassing both mathematical intelligence and interpersonal abilities
2. Exceptional organizational skills to present information clearly and effectively
3. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with others
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The easy answer that everyone will give is that you need to be a great problem solver and really intelligent. Intelligence in this context means understanding numbers and the hard skills.
But it's also about understanding the soft skills. How do you talk with people? How do you interact? How do you work as a team? It's just as much about dealing with people as it is dealing with numbers.
Another big item is organization. If you're putting something together, but no one knows what they're looking at, or it's not clear, it's not beneficial to the team. You could be the smartest person in the world, but if you can't present it in an organized and clear way, it won't help.
So, be smart, be quick, and be a hard worker. But remember, the second half of your job is being able to work with others.