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Cost Estimators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 14 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 80 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

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Core · Task 83 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

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Core · Task 20846 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

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Core · Task 81 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.

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Core · Task 82 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

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Core · Task 90 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.

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Core · Task 85 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.

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Core · Task 84 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

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Core · Task 89 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.

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Core · Task 86 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.

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Core · Task 87 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.

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Core · Task 91 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce cost.

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Core · Task 92 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of utility services.

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Core · Task 88 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

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