How do they match: Cost Estimators

  • Industrial Estimator
  • Crating and Moving Estimator
  • Estimating Specialist

  • 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.

  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce cost.
  • Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.