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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$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform healthcare sales by leading strategic initiatives across major US health systems. Drive results through consultative selling, tailored business cases, and robust consensus building with C-su...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Launch your career in finance by overseeing fixed income operations, managing trade settlements, corporate actions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational infrastructure...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading customer acquisition and expansion strategies across self-serve and sales channels. Drive performance metrics, build AI systems, and collaborate with teams to optimize revenu...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $100K *

Transform premium accounting operations by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements through analytics and AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service levels...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $119K *

Transform the payments landscape by ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. As a key player, you'll review merchant applications, analyze transactions, and enhance fraud detection systems, all while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in transforming raw data into actionable insights by building machine-learning systems. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets and create innovative models for logistics...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive enterprise sales within the Workday, SAP, or Coupa ecosystems. Leverage your relationships and expertise to navigate complex sales cycles, engage C-suite executives, and a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading accurate estimating for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost plans, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency throu...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$300K - $500K *

Lead and optimize a diverse portfolio of debt mandates, driving execution from initial offer to close. Collaborate across teams to enhance transaction velocity and deliver innovative capital solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of multifamily debt strategy, ensuring asset protection and optimizing financing across acquisitions and refinances while driving investor returns through disci...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential as you partner with sales to guide customers through complex challenges in supplier onboarding and payment validation, translating insights into tailored solutions and impactful demon...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Empower high-net-worth clients by leveraging your expertise in estate planning. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze complex documents, identify opportunities, and educate financial advisors on...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower Public Safety agencies by driving sales and fostering relationships across a multi-state territory. Manage the sales cycle through consultative partnerships, ensuring pipeline growth and reven...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success by leveraging AI to enhance the post-sale journey. Lead and scale a dynamic team while driving retention and expansion for enterprise clients in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform numerical capabilities by developing innovative algorithms and solutions, engaging in model building, and collaborating with software teams to enhance product performance and deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful projects in public health by leading teams, managing RFPs, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective collaboration and clear communication...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $276K *

Drive enhancements to our unsecured underwriting models through rigorous research and experimentation. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate findings into scalable solutions that improve cre...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $129K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and reporting efforts. Collaborate with operational leaders to provide insights that drive strategic decisions and enhance financial performance acros...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $195K *

Take ownership of cost accounting and procure-to-pay processes, driving inventory valuation and COGS analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and ensure compliance, w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $88K *

Join us to perform actuarial analyses and support healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights, maintain models, and communicate findings effectively wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.