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Cost Estimators

SOC 13-1051.00

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.

Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Mathematics

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Writing

3.5

Active Learning

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.5

Engineering and Technology

4.0

English Language

3.9

Building and Construction

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Economics and Accounting

3.5

Administration and Management

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Key Tasks

1Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

2Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

3Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

4Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

5Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Also Known As

Acquisition Cost Estimator Building Construction Estimator Building Estimator Chief Estimator Construction Estimator Construction Job Cost Estimator Contract Analyst Cost Analyst Cost and Risk Analysis Manager Cost Consultant