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Occupational 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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Cost Estimators

Employment Outlook for Cost Estimators

Statewide Employment Analysis	2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Cost Estimators

There are 8 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 8 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Estimator(Fsa) (Qjl)	5/26/10	Portland	DOE
Estimator / Customer Service Rep / Office Clerk	6/22/10	Klamath Falls	DOE
Journeyman Estimator	7/22/10	Roseburg	DOE
Project Estimator	8/11/10	Springfield	$12.00/hr
Pressure Vessel Estimator	8/16/10	Boring	DOE
Construction Estimator	8/17/10	Eugene	$10.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Journey Level Estimator 100409	8/17/10	Portland	$36.82/hr
Cost Estimator/Accountant	8/30/10	Grants Pass	DOE, Neg.

Job Openings from the Web for Cost Estimators

The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 15 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 15 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
Project Manager/ Estimator	8/30/10	Salem	ServiceMaster of Salem
Cost Estimator	8/25/10	Boring	MARKS BROTHERS INC
Part Time Estimator	8/25/10	Salem
Finance Engineer, Commercial Project Management	8/24/10	Portland	Vestas American Wind Technology
Finance Engineer, Commercial Project Management	8/24/10	Portland	Vestas American Wind Technology
Oregon Regional Estimator - 581437	8/23/10	Portland	Intel
Estimator	8/22/10	Hillsboro	G&T ENTERPRISES
Oregon Regional Estimator - 581437	8/21/10	Hillsboro	Intel
Journeyman Estimator - Local 125	8/17/10	Portland	PacifiCorp
JD Edwards Job Cost Consultant	8/9/10	Portland	SMI Systems Management, Inc.
MANAGER/ ESTIMATOR	8/5/10	Portland
Estimator - Lake Oswego OR - HD Supply Waterworks	7/22/10	Lake Oswego	HD Supply
Journeyman Estimator - Local 659	7/21/10	Roseburg	PacifiCorp
Electrical Estimator/Project Manager	7/10/10	Pendleton
Senior MEP Estimator	6/9/10	Portland	Vanir Construction Management

State of Oregon License Information for Cost Estimators

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Cost Estimators

Region	---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$15.71	$19.85	$27.46	$35.83	$44.26	$28.37	$59,010
Multnomah / Washington	16.42	21.59	29.36	36.66	45.33	29.77	61,934
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	16.82	21.02	28.21	35.28	40.16	28.46	59,190
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	11.62	20.55	29.38	37.46	43.44	28.49	59,253
Lane	15.92	17.94	22.52	28.37	35.14	23.58	49,046
Douglas	12.54	16.01	24.37	28.79	35.32	23.63	49,140
Coos / Curry	16.63	18.09	20.58	29.47	32.71	23.37	48,611
Jackson / Josephine	11.95	17.85	21.62	28.91	42.78	24.46	50,881
Klamath / Lake	15.96	16.94	18.48	23.50	33.51	21.12	43,933
Clackamas	18.69	22.84	31.57	41.49	47.20	31.89	66,331

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Regional Employment Projections for Cost Estimators

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2008	2018	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	3,510	3,542	32	0.9%	3	78	82
Multnomah / Washington	1,419	1,449	30	2.1%	3	32	35
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	402	404	2	0.5%	0	9	9
Clackamas	348	364	16	4.6%	2	8	10
Lane	327	337	10	3.1%	1	7	8
Jackson / Josephine	243	257	14	5.8%	1	6	7
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	173	180	7	4.0%	1	4	5
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	154	162	8	5.2%	1	4	4
Douglas	71	70	-1	-1.4%	0	2	2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	68	71	3	4.4%	0	2	2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	47	43	-4	-8.5%	0	1	1
Klamath / Lake	45	54	9	20.0%	1	1	2
Morrow / Umatilla	41	41	0	0.0%	0	1	1
Coos / Curry	37	38	1	2.7%	0	1	1
Baker / Union / Wallowa	26	25	-1	-3.8%	0	1	1
Grant / Harney / Malheur	11	11	0	0.0%	0	0	0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Cost Estimators

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2008 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	3,510
Total, All Industries	Private	3,489
Utilities	Private	113
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	Private	106
Construction	Private	2,435
Construction of Buildings	Private	680
Residential Building Construction	Private	414
Nonresidential Building Construction	Private	266
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	Private	275
Utility System Construction	Private	74
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	Private	160
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	Private	28
Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	1,480
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	Private	293
Building Equipment Contractors	Private	540
Building Finishing Contractors	Private	424
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	223
Manufacturing	Private	442
Wood Product Manufacturing	Private	40
Printing and Related Support Activities	Private	87
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	Private	140
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	Private	82
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	Private	30
Machinery Manufacturing	Private	42
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	28
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	28
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing	Private	49
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing	Private	31
Wholesale Trade	Private	87
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	86
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	42
Retail Trade	Private	129
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	Private	27
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores	Private	61
Home Furnishings Stores	Private	61
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	Private	35
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	Private	35
Transportation and Warehousing	Private	29
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	29
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	84
Administrative and Support Services	Private	74
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	Private	53
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	79
Repair and Maintenance	Private	79
Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Private	61

Educational Requirements for Cost Estimators

Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Cost Estimators

Analyze And Interpret Data And Budgets
Analyze Statistical Data
Apply Cost Analysis Theory
Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
Apply Understanding Of Manufacturing Concepts To Cost Estimation
Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects
Determine Production Factors
Develop And Maintain Cost Estimation Data Bases
Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
Estimate Damage
Estimate Time Needed For Project
Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
Order Parts
Prepare Billing Statements
Prepare Cost Estimates For Construction Related Projects
Prepare Cost Estimates For Management Information
Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
Provide Customer Service
Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
Read Schematics And Specifications
Translate Design Specifications To Cost Estimates
Use Algebra
Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
Use Cost Estimation Software
Use Statistical Cost Estimation Methods
Write Project Or Bid Proposals
Write Vehicle Damage Repair Estimates

Schools and Training Providers for Cost Estimators

The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General	Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503) 352-1111 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Linfield College 900 SE Baker McMinnville, OR 97128 Phone: (503) 883-2200 Programs of Training: Business/Commerce, General	Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
DePaul Industries 4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 108 Salem, OR 97305-1684 Phone: (503) 856-9817 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Western Oregon University 345 N Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: (503) 838-8000 Programs of Training: Business/Commerce, General	Linfield College-Adult Degree Program 900 SE Baker McMinnville, OR 97128 Phone: (503) 883-2447 Programs of Training: Business/Commerce, General
DeVry University-Oregon Peterkort Center II - 9755 SW Barne Portland, OR 97225 Phone: (503) 296-7468 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Central Oregon Community College 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 Phone: (541) 383-7500 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Northwest Christian University 828 East 11th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 343-1641 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 Phone: (503) 943-7911 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Mechanical Engineering	Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 956-7500 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Business/Commerce, General
Tillamook Bay Community College 2510 First St Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone: (503) 842-8222 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Concordia University 2811 NE Holman Street Portland, OR 97211 Phone: (503) 288-9371 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Mechanical Engineering Materials Engineering
Warner Pacific College 2219 SE 68th Ave Portland, OR 97215 Phone: (503) 517-1000 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 657-6958 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	Marylhurst University 17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43 Marylhurst, OR 97036 Phone: (503) 636-8141 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 888-2525 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Klamath Community College 7390 South Sixth Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Phone: (541) 882-3521 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239 Phone: (503) 494-7800 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Construction Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering	Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	Treasure Valley Community College 650 College Blvd Ontario, OR 97914 Phone: (541) 881-8822 Programs of Training: Business/Commerce, General
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Mechanical Engineering	University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General	Umpqua Community College 1140 College Rd. Roseburg, OR 97470 Phone: (541) 440-4600 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Corban College 5000 Deer Park Dr SE Salem, OR 97317 Phone: (503) 581-8600 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Willamette University 900 State St Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 370-6300 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus 13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500 Tigard, OR 97223 Phone: (877) 867-4748 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 Phone: (541) 322-3100 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Pioneer Pacific College 27501 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (866) 772-4636 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General	Clatsop Community College 1653 Jerome Ave Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: (503) 325-0910 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General
Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Business/Commerce, General	Columbia Gorge Community College 400 E Scenic Dr The Dalles, OR 97058 Phone: (541) 506-6011 Programs of Training: Business Administration and Management, General

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Cost Estimators

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