How do they match: Cost Estimators

  • Production Cost Estimator

  • 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.
  • Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce cost.
  • Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
  • Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
  • Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.