What is a job estimator and how to become one

Key steps to become a job estimator

1. Explore job estimator education requirements

   Most common job estimator degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.0 %

   Associate

   22.5 %

   High School Diploma

   18.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific job estimator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	32.80%
   Purchase Orders	24.36%
   General Contractors	22.64%
   CAD	15.05%
   Tig Welding	5.15%

3. Complete relevant job estimator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New job estimators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a job estimator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real job estimator resumes.

4. Research job estimator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
   • Apply materials issue and used towards jobs weekly in MAS90 system.
   • Obtain measurements, photos and documentation to process remotely Xactimate estimates to submit for insurance and customer approval.
   • Work with Mitchell, ADP, CCC1 management systems.

5. Apply for job estimator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a job estimator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams