How do they match: Cost Estimators

  • Production Cost Estimator
  • Estimator Project Manager
  • Project Manager

  • 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.

  • Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
  • Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of utility services.

  • Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
  • Collect data about project sites.
  • Establish business management methods.
  • Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.