KEVOS® WORKOS · Quoting
Job Cost Estimate
What is the expected total cost of this job?
Estimates the total cost of a job with a contingency allowance and a cost breakdown.
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How this tool works
Inputs, units and where to find them
| Input | Unit | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $ | Material take-off and supplier prices |
| Labour hours | hr | Labour hours from a task breakdown |
| Loaded labour rate | $/hr | Loaded labour rate |
| Equipment / subcontract | $ | Equipment hire or subcontract quotations |
| Allocated overhead | $ | Overhead allocated to the job |
| Contingency | % | Contingency rate for estimate uncertainty |
Method and formulas
- Base = material + hours × rate + equipment + overhead
- Contingency = base × rate
- Total = base + contingency
Limitations
- Cost only; margin and tax are separate
Typical uses
- Fixed-price job estimates
- Budget requests
Who it is for
- Estimators
- Project and service managers
What you get
- Total job cost
- Cost breakdown and contingency
Interpreting the result
- Use the contingency allowance tool to sense-check the contingency rate
WORKOS tools are screening and decision-support utilities. Verify important financial, engineering, safety, legal or operational decisions using appropriate professional standards and your organisation’s approved data.
