Explore Construction Estimator Jobs

Construction estimators assess the costs, resources, and timelines required to deliver building and infrastructure projects. They review plans, specifications, and site conditions to develop accurate bids and budgets that help contractors, developers, and project owners make informed decisions. On Ladders, explore vetted Construction Estimator opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Construction Estimators Do

Estimators analyze drawings and project requirements, quantify labor and materials, gather subcontractor and supplier pricing, and prepare detailed cost proposals. They may also identify project risks, evaluate alternative materials or methods, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients to refine estimates.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in construction estimating, strong blueprint-reading and analytical skills, and familiarity with estimating software and spreadsheet tools. Knowledge of construction methods, building codes, procurement, and contract documents can be valuable. Many senior roles favor a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Where Estimators Work

Construction estimators support general contractors, specialty trades, construction management firms, real estate developers, and engineering companies. Opportunities can span commercial, residential, industrial, and civil construction, with responsibilities shaped by project size, market, and specialization.

Find Your Next Estimating Role

Browse Ladders for vetted Construction Estimator jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, project types, and compensation details to identify opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$100K - $120K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-phase initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accountabil...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive excellence in estimating for telecommunications projects by leading the development of accurate, standardized cost libraries and estimates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alig...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality HVAC projects. Oversee technical coordination, manage project milestones, and ensure seamless communication among stakeholders while driving pro...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...

Miami, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform utility project estimating through advanced analysis, mentoring, and collaborative support. Provide best-in-class service, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project estimations while guidi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of EV service centers by conducting critical site evaluations and navigating zoning processes. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring succ...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex HVAC installations, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and resolve technica...

New York, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Lead project portfolios from inception to completion, managing teams and client relationships. Drive financial outcomes and cultivate repeat business while ensuring project success in land development...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project analytics. Utilize your expertise in budgeting, cost forecasting, and collaboration to ensure project financial integrity and support Project Managers i...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Manage and lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining c...

Aurora, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $138K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-phase initiatives. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion while aligning outcomes with client expectations an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in integrating plumbing practices into BIM/VDC workflows, ensuring models reflect real-world conditions. Collaborate with teams to enhance constructability and quality across plumbing...

Fort Myers, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in cost management, driving project success through effective dispute resolution, cost planning, and relationship building with clients and teams in a dynamic environment...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's transforming the EV charging landscape by managing nationwide infrastructure projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring quality and compliance while collabora...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Champion growth in the construction sector by fostering relationships with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities, and driving innovative solutions that enhance project execution and operational...

Irvine, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to the evolution of technical specifications for global EV infrastructure. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive standards, drive quality control, and integrate real-world insig...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $155K *

Transform the mechanical estimating landscape by delivering precise cost estimates and commercial management for complex semiconductor projects, ensuring optimal vendor selection and effective change...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $96K *

Innovate with us to lead complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive project success while man...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of multifamily affordable housing by leading capital investment strategies, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborat...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Drive impactful construction solutions by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to enhance project quality and efficiency in a dynamic e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering electric vehicle service center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines while managing documentation, onboarding, and project tracking in a fast-pace...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as an Estimator, analyzing costs and preparing competitive estimates for construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency while driving project suc...

Quanah, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $110K *

Optimize project outcomes by performing UAV data capture and 3D laser scanning. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable spatial data and develop models for visualization, ensuring compliance with...

Vienna, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing rebar project execution from setup to completion, ensuring effective contract management, coordination, and communication with customers and project teams to deliver succ...

Fort Pierce, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a construction estimator do?question toggle

    A construction estimator calculates the expected costs of a project, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other expenses. Estimators review plans and specifications, gather pricing, assess risks, and prepare budgets or bids.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for construction estimator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and project. Common qualifications include construction industry experience, the ability to read blueprints and specifications, cost-analysis skills, and familiarity with estimating software. Some positions prefer a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Which industries hire construction estimators?question toggle

    General contractors, specialty contractors, construction management firms, developers, and engineering companies hire estimators for commercial, residential, industrial, and civil projects.

  • How can I find Construction Estimator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Construction Estimator opportunities and review listings for salary, seniority, location, and experience requirements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.