Managers then look at whether those products are profitable. Estimators consider all the factors that can influence costs. They look at costs of labor, location, and special machinery. Job duties vary depending on the type and size of the project. Estimators work for general contractors, manufacturers, engineering and architecture firms, and government agencies.
Many estimators have a specialty.
Two specialties are building construction and software development. On a large construction project, the estimating process begins with the decision to submit a bid. First, estimators review architectsdrawings. Then they visit the site of the proposed project to gather information. They look at whether there is electricity, water, and drainage.