Cost Estimators

Cost Estimators

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Analytical Thinking * Integrity * Persistence * Dependability * Stress Tolerance * Initiative * Cooperation * Achievement/Effort * Independence

Representative Tasks * Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products. * Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. * Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Industry

Government, Finance & Insurance, Professional Scientific & Technical Services,

Job Family Business and Financial Operations

Sample Job Titles Acquisition Cost Estimator, Building Construction Estimator, Building Estimator, Chief Estimator, Civil Estimator, Construction Estimator, Construction Job Cost Estimator, Contract Analyst, Cost Analyst, Cost and Risk Analysis Manager, Cost Consultant, Cost Engineer, Cost Estimator, Cost Recovery Technician, Crating and Moving Estimator, Electrical Estimator, Estimator, Estimator Project Manager, Investment Recovery Technician, Job Cost Estimator, Job Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Procurement Technician, Production Cost Estimator, Project Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Service Advisor.