Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.A.1.e | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.12 | 08/2023 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.A.1.c.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Number Facility | 1.A.1.c.2 | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. | Core | 22 | 08/2023 |
| Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. | Core | 22 | 08/2023 |
| Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products. | Core | 22 | 08/2023 |
| Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. | Core | 22 | 08/2023 |
| Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. | Core | 22 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6.44 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 4.71 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.25 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.1 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.66 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.05 | 11/2023 |