Just as a skilled construction manager knows how to deploy the right person at the right time to benefit the goals of the construction project, a skilled estimator also plays a critical role in the successful delivery of construction projects. For this application, consider the following scenario as you respond to the questions below in a 300- to 500-word paper.

An owner asks you this key question, “Which PDS will best help me to control my cost?” How might you go about answering this query?

• Begin by selecting one PDS to utilize for this application. Select from D-B, D-B-B, B-O-T or IPD.
• Using your selected PDS, analyze the role and level of importance of the estimator.
• Use professional terminology to describe the levels of detail and accuracy estimators can achieve during each phase of a given project using this PDS.
• Address why the role of the estimator changes in different project delivery systems.
• Finally, answer the question, “Which PDS will best help an owner to control his or her costs?”