Cost Estimators
Education
Job entry requirements for cost estimators will vary by industry. In the construction and manufacturing industries, employers increasingly prefer to hire cost estimators with a bachelor's degree in a related field, although it is also possible for experienced construction workers to become cost estimators. Voluntary certification can be beneficial to cost estimators; some employers, including the federal government, may require professional certification for employment.
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Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:
- Financial management techniques, including budget preparation and review
- Military accounting
- Duties of finance and accounting managers
- Personnel management and payroll procedures
- Statistical analysis and fiscal planning
General Qualifications
Cost estimators need to have an aptitude for mathematics; be able to analyze, compare and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information and be able to make sound and accurate judgmen...
Knowledge
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
- Computers and Electronics
Most Common Education Levels
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