They may specialize according to a particular service performed or product produced. There are approximately 920-1,130 cost estimators currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. About 30-40 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some have completed 4 years of college. Almost all employers require prior experience.
Most employers fill openings by hiring referrals from employees.
Many also recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Some also report that word processing and database skills are important. Refer to related training programs offered by Careers in Construction, Construction Plus Training, Cosumnes River College, Sacramento County Regional Occupational Program, and Timberline Education Center. Most employers provide medical insurance. Almost all provide a paid vacation.