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 success by leading pre-award activities for solar EPC pursuits, ensuring strategic alignment, risk management, and high-quality proposal delivery from RFP receipt to project award, while collabo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex research into clear, impactful documents that effectively communicate ideas. Collaborate with researchers to establish editorial standards, improve writing processes, and enhance doc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $203K *

Transform your career by leading regional operations, driving growth, and mentoring teams. Oversee strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and cultivate relationships to achieve business objectives whi...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $135K *

Oversee asset management activities for a portfolio of 90-120 locations, ensuring lease compliance while fostering landlord relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to address real estate challen...

Washington, USRemote

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

$84K - $110K *

Engage with diverse stakeholders to craft compelling grant proposals and reports. Leverage data and AI to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive fundraising success, ensuring alignment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving analytics and AI solutions for clients, managing a $10M+ portfolio. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, build value stories, and achieve aggressive sale...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional change initiatives that drive operational excellence. Oversee product launches and process improvements, ensuring systematic adoption and effective communi...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $164K *

Champion innovative data solutions to enhance actuarial processes and decision-making. Lead a technical team driving advanced analytics and cloud-based strategies, implementing scalable data solutions...

Alpharetta, GARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team to support renewable energy project development, enhancing your technical and regulatory expertise while collaborating across functions to ensure successful project execution and c...

Louisville, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Join our team as a Senior Accountant, where you'll manage complex financial reporting and support development and construction accounting functions, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments...

Charleston, SCRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your development skills in a collaborative environment, leveraging modern cloud infrastructure to create dynamic solutions. Join a team that values fresh perspectives and nurtures growth whil...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$296K - $453K *

Drive innovation in AI deployment by leading model performance strategy, optimizing autonomous driving systems, and managing diverse teams to enhance inference quality. Shape technical direction while...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

The Solutions Consultant at Singular is responsible for managing sales opportunities and demonstrating the Singular platform to potential clients. This role requires strong communication skills and a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $104K *

Transform financial management for Foreign Military Sales by providing essential support and analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting and case m...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $165K *

Champion compliance excellence by guiding employee benefit consultants on laws affecting health and welfare plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while providing clear commu...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in appraisal reviews for right-of-way acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Utilize your expertise to mentor junior staff and provide expert oversight on complex ap...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $305K *

Drive application security excellence through threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure code reviews. Collaborate globally with developers to enhance AI system security and implement best...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Drive data science initiatives to transform clinical and real-world data into actionable insights, supporting cross-functional teams in medical device research and development. Collaborate effectively...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Drive impactful insights by analyzing real-world data in the life sciences sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and support evidence-based decision-making through in...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $190K *

Drive proposal management for tactical fighter programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to negotiate supplier contracts and optimize costs. Leverage your expertise in DoD acquisition proces...

Baltimore, MDRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Empower the go-to-market organization by architecting and optimizing revenue operations, driving AI innovation, and enhancing team productivity through strategic systems thinking and advanced automati...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy and operations. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while mentoring staff and driving team performance. Your leadership will enhance efficiency...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in diverse civil engineering projects, applying advanced principles to design and oversee site development. Collaborate with teams, manage project scopes, and ensure successful executi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.