Assessment Template For Cost Estimators

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.
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Popular Job Roles
Acquisition Cost EstimatorConstruction EstimatorCost AnalystCost ConsultantCost EngineerCost EstimatorEstimator

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Project management software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Tasks

  • Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Technology Skills

Project management software

Galorath SEER, HCSS HeavyJob, Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Word processing software

Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Word

Financial analysis software

CPR Visual Estimator, IBM Costimater, PRICE Sytems TruePlanning, Primavera Cost Management

Accounting software

ConEst T&M Billing Manager, Cost accounting software, Intuit QuickBooks, Sage 50 Accounting

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, ConEst SureCount, Dassault Systemes CATIA

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Project management software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Mathematics
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Mathematics
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Skills

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Project management software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Mathematics
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Mathematics
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Interests
Conventional
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Independence
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Mathematical Reasoning

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Number Facility

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Interests

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Analytical Thinking

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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