Skills, knowledge, and experience required for
Cost Estimators in Workforce Region 13

Skills Description
Active ListeningGiving 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.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.


Knowledge Description
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


Experience Definition
Overall ExperienceA minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job TrainingEmployees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
EducationMost of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.