Top skills for Cost Estimator jobs

Based on 79 active Cost Estimator postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Cost Estimator postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Cost Estimates66%
  • Insurance57%
  • Benchmarking43%
  • Construction42%
  • Takeoff36%
  • Manufacturing32%
  • Finance31%
  • Life Insurance30%
  • Logistics27%
  • Health Benefits26%
  • Hiring26%
  • Mining26%
  • Basis of Estimate (BOE)24%
  • Inclusion24%
  • Onboarding24%
  • Training and Development24%
  • Brownfield23%
  • Civil Works23%
  • Construction Equipment23%
  • Innovation23%
  • Procurement23%
  • Project Risks23%
  • Regulations23%
  • Disabilities22%
  • Earthworks22%

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