Cost Estimators
O*NET Code: 13-1051.00
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (18)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Mathematics4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Writing4/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Active Learning3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (64)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk Revit
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Project management software
🔥Procore software
Analytical or scientific software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Trimble SketchUp Pro
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Apple AppleWorks
Spreadsheet software
0Assured Software JPP
Data base user interface and query software
0CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator
Accounting software
0CPR Visual Estimator
Financial analysis software
0Choice Job Cost
Accounting software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0ConEst BidTrac
Project management software
0ConEst Electrical Formulas
Analytical or scientific software
0ConEst IntelliBid Design Build
Computer aided design CAD software
0ConEst Intellibid
Financial analysis software
0ConEst JobTrac
Project management software
0ConEst Permit Trac
License management software
0ConEst SureCount
Computer aided design CAD software
0ConEst T&M Billing Manager
Accounting software
0Construction Management Software ProEst
Analytical or scientific software
0Corel QuattroPro
Spreadsheet software
0Cost accounting software
Accounting software
0Cost estimating software
Financial analysis software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Decisioneering Crystal Ball
Analytical or scientific software
0EFI Hagen OA
Expert system software
0Galorath SEER
Project management software
0Galorath SEER-SEM
Project management software
0HCSS HeavyBid
Project management software
0HCSS HeavyJob
Project management software
0IBM Costimater
Financial analysis software
0IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Spreadsheet software
0Laserfiche Avante
Document management software
0Logic Software Easy Projects.NET
Project management software
0Microsoft Business Contact Manager
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Microsoft OneNote
Word processing software
0On Center On-Screen Takeoff
Project management software
0Oracle Hyperion
Data base reporting software
0Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0PRICE Sytems TruePlanning
Financial analysis software
0Palisade @Risk
Financial analysis software
0Primavera Cost Management
Financial analysis software
0QSM SLIM Suite
Analytical or scientific software
0Resources Calculations Incorporated SoftCost
Analytical or scientific software
0SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
Data base reporting software
0Sage 100 Contractor
Data base user interface and query software
0Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
Data base user interface and query software
0Sage 50 Accounting
Accounting software
0Softstar Costar COCOMO II
Financial analysis software
0Software AG enterprise software
Data base reporting software
0WinEstimator WinEst
Analytical or scientific software
0Xactware Xactimate
Data base user interface and query software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Construction Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Logistics Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Project Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Electrical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Manufacturing Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Cost Estimators → Construction Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (72% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Management of Financial Resources
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 4
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