Explore Estimator Jobs

Estimators analyze project requirements, forecast costs, and help organizations make informed decisions about budgets and bids. On Ladders, explore vetted estimator opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior and leadership roles across construction, engineering, manufacturing, and other industries.

What Estimators Do

Estimator responsibilities vary by industry and project, but often include reviewing plans and specifications, calculating labor and material costs, assessing timelines and risks, gathering vendor quotes, and preparing detailed estimates. Estimators may also collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, and procurement teams to refine budgets and support competitive proposals.

Common Estimator Roles

Search for opportunities such as senior estimator, chief estimator, construction estimator, cost estimator, electrical estimator, mechanical estimator, and estimating manager. Titles and requirements differ by employer, project type, and level of responsibility.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong analytical skills, attention to detail, communication, and experience interpreting technical documents. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include industry-specific estimating experience, knowledge of cost databases and estimating software, and familiarity with project delivery methods, contracts, and safety requirements.

Find High-Paying Estimator Jobs

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional estimator jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, seniority, and responsibilities to find opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.

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$180K - $235K *

Drive growth by leveraging your consultative sales expertise to engage higher education leaders, aligning their needs with innovative research solutions while managing client relationships and achievi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise wealth technology platforms, identifying improvement opportunities and driving initiatives to optimize efficiency, scalability, and integr...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and lead evaluations for human-services and public programs, creating frameworks and performance measures. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate findings into actionable insights, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $96K *

Develop your career by leading the on-boarding process for Employee Benefits groups. Collaborate with internal teams, ensure accurate contract drafting, and guide customers through a seamless transiti...

Portland, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $232K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data infrastructure for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architecture, drive AI/ML initiatives, and establish governance across t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $218K *

Shape the future of data architecture by building scalable data platforms that drive impactful analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data governa...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining digital solutions in manufacturing. As a Digital Plant Engineer, you'll integrate lab-scale equipment with data structures, ensuring compliance and enhancing automation a...

Lebanon, INRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional financial services. This role involves managing accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and month-end reconciliations while collaborating clo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $167K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud costs by analyzing usage data, automating insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and savings in cloud and containerized workloa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge GenAI solutions, leading the development of LLM capabilities and ML pipelines to enhance insurance workflows and deliver impactful outcomes for cust...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving customer growth and engagement through consultative selling, leveraging AI insights to enhance account strategies and foster strong relationships with existing clients and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Tackle business development and technical collaboration for account growth in financial services. Manage engagements from introduction to expansion, partner with cross-functional teams, and deliver cu...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $115K *

Transform federal human capital management by leveraging your HR expertise. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance service delivery and drive continuous improvement in HR processes and sys...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $125K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Chronic PD portfolio, driving growth through physician engagement and contract management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market share and ensure effective re...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to manage utility interconnection processes for solar and energy storage projects. Oversee technical aspects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance throughout project deve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of financial services by driving AI voice technology adoption. Leverage your expertise to build strategic partnerships with major institutions, enhancing customer interactions and ope...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $173K *

Join a team that's building and operating AWS infrastructure for ML models and AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance event-driven integrations and ensure secure, reliable produc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$350K *

Join a high-performance sales team to build Executive-level relationships, drive revenue growth, and engage in complex sales with major accounts. Your expertise will significantly impact vital industr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by driving AI adoption in legal teams. You'll convert inbound leads and build outbound strategies to tap into a vast market, managing demos, trials, and closing deals while collabora...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial management in R&D. Drive project budgets, forecasts, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial efficiency and...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client service by developing tailored insurance solutions, fostering strong relationships, and managing proposals and renewals in a fast-paced en...

Schaumburg, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $94K *

Drive data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain backend integrations within Azure Gov Cloud, ensuring data integrity and security for government clients...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an estimator do?question toggle

    An estimator evaluates project plans and requirements to forecast costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and other expenses. Estimators help organizations develop budgets, assess risks, and prepare bids or proposals.

  • What types of estimator jobs are available?question toggle

    Common titles include senior estimator, construction estimator, cost estimator, electrical estimator, mechanical estimator, chief estimator, and estimating manager. Opportunities vary across construction, engineering, manufacturing, and other fields.

  • What qualifications are typically required for estimator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many roles value relevant estimating experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, the ability to interpret technical documents, and familiarity with estimating software or cost databases.

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

    Browse estimator listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary details, qualifications, location, and responsibilities.

  • Are estimator jobs limited to construction?question toggle

    No. While construction has many estimator positions, estimators also work in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, and other industries where organizations need project cost forecasts.