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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$154K - $226K *

Oversee the end-to-end deployment of ML and AI models, ensuring reliable production capabilities. Manage infrastructure, monitor performance, and drive operational excellence while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $115K *

Lead financial pricing strategies and support sales operations through analytical insights, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mar...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $231K *

Champion impactful research initiatives that shape product strategy and enhance user experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into actionable recommendations, driving alignmen...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $155K *

Shape project success by leading engineering efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within scope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $136K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by providing advanced analytical support across Finance, Operations, and Strategic Planning. Collaborate with leadership to drive impactful projec...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

The Renewal Risk Engineer will be responsible for underwriting and managing a renewal book of Management Liability and Professional Liability business. This role involves evaluating risk exposures, pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise learning by leading a team to design impactful solutions. Drive employee development, align training with business goals, and optimize learning technologies for enhanced performan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $350K *

Build advanced inference systems to enhance RL research, optimizing throughput and enabling scalable model updates. Collaborate with researchers to balance efficiency and quality in cutting-edge AI ar...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and enhancing employee experience through expert Work...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in financial services by leading complex projects, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with top private market firms to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuation proc...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and governing the architecture for ERP modernization, ensuring scalability and sustainability across Consumer Packaging systems while collaborating with cross-functional te...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize rebate operations and drive continuous improvements as you manage the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring accurate calculations and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to enha...

Miami Lakes, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $117K *

Transform your career by becoming a pivotal Field Auto Appraiser. Engage with customers directly, assess vehicle damage, and navigate the claims process in a dynamic field setting where your expertise...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage in identifying and delivering industrial energy efficiency solutions across North America. Collaborate with teams to assess systems, develop technical solutions, and support projects from incep...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize customer success by delivering expert implementation and integration services across diverse industries. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure seamless onboarding and technic...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion business development to foster strategic partnerships in biotech, leveraging technical expertise and market insights to drive multi-million dollar enterprise revenue while shaping innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $202K *

Innovate and build AI-native products that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, ensuring reliability and performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion data-driven insights and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape analytics practice and drive impactful decision-making across various business domains...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $119K *

Unlock your potential as an Auto Damage Adjuster, leveraging your expertise to manage complex claims, deliver exceptional customer service, and utilize your technical knowledge in a dynamic environmen...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $119K *

Optimize the claims process by leveraging your expertise as an Auto Damage Adjuster. Utilize your technical knowledge to handle complex claims while delivering exceptional customer service and ensurin...

New Haven, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $111K *

Analyze complex auto damage claims, ensuring accurate settlements and exceptional customer service. Leverage technical expertise and industry knowledge to deliver results while maintaining compliance...

Midland, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $112K *

Empower your career as you leverage your expertise in auto damage adjusting, delivering exceptional customer service while efficiently managing complex claims and ensuring accurate settlements in a dy...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading project finance for large-scale federal jobs. Oversee job-cost integrity, forecasts, and compliance while collaborating with operations to mitigate risks and ensure fina...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving profitable growth in key markets through strategic account management and collaboration. Leverage logistics solutions to enhance customer relationships and expand the busin...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $128K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving risk adjustment solutions that enhance interoperability, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs thr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.