Job prospects Principal Estimator - Construction in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction estimators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction estimators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 1,920 people work in this occupation.
Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology