| Cost Estimating Director Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Cost Estimating Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Cost Estimating Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Cost Estimating Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Cost Estimating Manager, Cost Estimating Senior Manager, Cost Estimating Senior Supervisor, Cost Estimator I, Cost Estimator II, Cost Estimating Supervisor, Cost Engineer III, Cost Engineer I, Cost Engineer II |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Cost Estimating Director |
| Leads the estimating function and develops standards, procedures, tools, and methodologies to produce cost estimates for technical projects based on work scope, specifications, and proposal or contract requirements. Establishes processes to perform analysis of project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements. Incorporates benchmark data, trends, and historical pricing to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations. Develops a workflow and system for scheduling and processing estimate requests and communicating with stakeholders. Depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Technical Project Estimating Director |
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| Similar Jobs: Cost Estimating Manager, Cost Estimating Senior Manager, Cost Estimating Senior Supervisor, Cost Estimator I, Cost Estimator II, Cost Estimating Supervisor, Cost Engineer III, Cost Engineer I, Cost Engineer II |
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| Level of Education: Cost Estimating Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Cost Estimating Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Cost Estimating Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
