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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

Sort By: Relevance

$80K - $95K *

Drive client satisfaction by cultivating relationships with lenders, overseeing account management, and identifying new business opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless servi...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock financial insights as a strategic partner in real estate and facilities, driving planning, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency and suppo...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$91K - $152K *

Join us to lead complex outage events in the power generation sector, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive best practices and enhance operational excellence while managing teams and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on healthcare compliance auditing. Utilize your analytical skills to drive impactful audits and contribute to client deliverables while receiving...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $243K *

Drive innovative pricing strategies as a Regional Actuary, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance state-level product offerings. Leverage advanced actuarial techniques to navigate comple...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower real estate agents with innovative sales strategies, engage clients throughout the sales funnel, and lead virtual demonstrations that highlight our solutions, driving business growth and incre...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading wind turbine repower projects from planning through execution, integrating engineering, construction, and safety management to ensure timely and budget-compliant outcome...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $225K *

Champion risk management strategies for a large-scale industrial project, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring informed decision-making and project succe...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product decarbonization efforts, focusing on Scope 3 emissions and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate across functions to implement GHG inventory management and suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape multi-year commodity strategies for electrical equipment, ensuring robust supplier negotiations and capacity management. Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs and mitigate risks throu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in underwriting and managing complex enterprise accounts, driving profitable business through strategic broker partnerships while mentoring junior underwriters and shaping portfolio st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with brokers and clients to drive profitable business through expert underwriting of complex accounts. Leverage strategic insights and relationship-building to optimize portfolio performan...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape financial strategy by leading FP&A initiatives, collaborating with executives to inform decisions, drive performance metrics, and optimize capital allocation for robust growth in a remote-first...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze complex data challenges by engaging in all project phases, from strategy to implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies and drive client success while contributing to busin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Deliver expert tax services by preparing and reviewing diverse tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting financial reporting for clients in the entertainment business sector. Join a collabo...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Lead and manage clinical and technical research projects across global regions, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive succe...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $290K *

Lead our actuarial team to innovate and enhance pricing strategies, integrating advanced data solutions. Collaborate with key partners to drive impactful business results and develop robust actuarial...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $300K *

Make your mark at a cutting-edge startup as you lead enterprise sales, building strategic relationships with Fortune 1000 executives while managing complex sales cycles in the AI technology space...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex business needs into scalable system solutions. Lead the analysis, documentation, and implementation of technical specifications while ensuring alig...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of business systems for Legal, Safety, and Environmental teams. Drive continuous improvement and support for Icertis and related applications, enhancing user experience and o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $214K *

Elevate analytics standards by leading rigorous data practices, ensuring quality, and guiding diverse teams to provide actionable insights. Collaborate with executives and present findings to influenc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical excellence by auditing freight contracts and invoices, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with teams to enhance audit processes and mentor junior analysts, contributing to...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative tax planning and compliance solutions for high-net-worth clients. Lead a dedicated team to manage complex engagements, ensuring exceptional service while ident...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.