Construction Design and Management: Contracting

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The Contractor

If you enjoy working with people and prefer being involved in the business-related aspects of the construction industry, consider a career as a contracting specialist. Contracting specialists—including cost estimators, building materials salespeople, and inventory supervisors—compile, analyze, and report critical data for companies trying to make accurate bids on construction projects. Their data involve factors that can influence construction costs, such as materials, labor, time constraints, location, and special machinery requirements, including computer hardware and software.