Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a cost estimator.
A Cost Estimator is assigned the role of collecting and analyzing data to determine the amount of labor, time and material it would take to produce a product or deliver a particular service. He or she will ensure that all factors are considered before a particular project is undertaken to avoid resource wastage and inconveniences.
Besides that major role he or she will perform the following duties; travel to gather the required information; consult with other professionals to come up with a good estimate; perform cost suitability and profitability; maintain the directory of all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers; develop plans for the project cost; resolve any estimate issues with the clients and prepare and document all cost and expenditure statements.
Employee Performance Goals Sample | |
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| Employee's Name: | Title: |
| Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ | Employee SSN: |
| Work Location: | Supervisor's Name: |
Instructions |
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Performance Goals for Next Period | |
Performance Goals | Employee Comments |
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| CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Learn the willingness to listen attentively to what others have to say without interrupting them. Develop great and workable tactics and skills that can help in conflict resolution. | [employee comments goal] |
| INNOVATION: Respect more the ideas and opinions of others and try to accommodate them. Try to adapt to the ever-changing needs or circumstances that might arise. | [employee comments goal] |
| OFFICE POLITICS: Take the time to evaluate information in order to avoid acting stupidly or causing an argument that was not meant to be caused Handle own day to day tasks, alert others of any problems, and admit the mistakes one has made | [employee comments goal] |
| REALISTIC GOAL SETTING: Anticipate obstacles in advance in order to come up with ideas for dealing with them as soon as they arise Find a group of like-minded people in order to get new ideas on how to go about meeting own goals | [employee comments goal] |
| RESULTS ORIENTATION: Learn how to identify the expected projects or goals results without the need for management's input Focus oneself and team members on critical activities that yield a great impact on the company | [employee comments goal] |
| FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Create a budget for cash flow to make sure that the company can pay its expenses comfortably and that revenues and expenses are managed proactively Come up with ways to reduce expenses; look for products that one can reduce the costs without affecting their quality or impact | [employee comments goal] |
| BUSINESS ETHICS: Demonstrate responsive attitude towards the concerns of others regarding inequality and unfair treatment Coach others on the role and importance of honesty, fairness, and integrity | [employee comments goal] |
| DIVERSITY AWARENESS: Lead in promoting team building activities that enhance diversity awareness Avoid making jokes that might be offensive to others and be more respectful to people with diverse views | [employee comments goal] |
| INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE: Increase links to networks of individuals and groups from different cultural backgrounds Participate in celebrations and events that feature people with different cultures | [employee comments goal] |
| PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Learn to map existing processes and use business process models and flow charts to capture complex scenarios Constantly use survey results to assess the impact of ongoing process improvement efforts | [employee comments goal] |
Summary |
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Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor Section 3: To be completed by the employee |
1. Goals completed since last performance feedback |
2. Goals for next period |
3. Employee comments |
Signatures | |
| I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal. | |
| Employee: | Date: |
| Supervisor: | Date: |
| Human Resources: | Date: |