Cost Estimators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Estimator responsible for preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing and construction projects. The role requires conducting site visits to collect vital information, analyzing blueprints, and facilitating the tendering process. Ideal candidates should possess strong mathematical and critical thinking skills, along with proficiency in essential software tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. This opportunity is suited for individuals who thrive in analytical roles and can effectively communicate project requirements and cost implications.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills to solve problems.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Critical thinking skills for evaluating solutions.
• Active listening skills to understand project requirements.
• Effective speaking skills for communication.
• Good judgment in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for manufacturing and construction projects.
• Conduct site visits to gather necessary information.
• Analyze blueprints and documentation for estimates.
• Maintain the tendering process and negotiate costs.
• Collect and utilize historical cost data.

Skills

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Autodesk AutoCAD

Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Job description

Cost Estimator

What Do Cost Estimator Do?

Job Description & Duties 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.

Life As a Cost Estimator: What Do They Do?

• Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.
• 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 effect cost reduction.
• Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.

What Every Cost Estimator Should Know

• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Types of Cost Estimator Jobs

• Cost Engineer
• Estimator
• Procurement Technician
• Job Estimator
• Crating and Moving Estimator

What Tools & Technology do Cost Estimators Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Dassault Systemes CATIA
• Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
• Oracle Hyperion
• Sage 50 Accounting
• Autodesk Revit
• Trimble SketchUp Pro