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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 13-1051.004% growth 2024-2034, About as fast as average (~25,600 openings/yr)Typical pay: $77,064/yr

Cost Estimators

What this job is about

Provide accurate cost estimates for projects based on analysis and collaboration.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Analyze project documentation

    Review blueprints and specifications to prepare detailed estimates.

  2. 2

    Consult stakeholders

    Engage with engineers and contractors to adjust cost estimates as needed.

  3. 3

    Collect historical cost data

    Gather past cost information to inform current project estimates.

  4. 4

    Establish cost monitoring systems

    Set up procedures to track actual costs against estimates throughout the project.

  5. 5

    Prepare regular cost reports

    Create expenditure statements and documentation to update stakeholders on project finances.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementProcore softwareSAP softwareTrimble SketchUp Pro

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.