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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$201K - $251K *
Lead strategic forecasting initiatives to drive decision-making in oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-term models and communicate insights that shape product and portfol...
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Senior Financial Analyst, Revenue & GTM FP&A
$111K - $167K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of finance by driving strategic growth initiatives, enhancing revenue forecasting, and mentoring talent in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate with executi...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion the revenue accounting process by owning the Order to Cash cycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and driving automation for billing accuracy. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex reven...
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Principal Client Advisor - FinServ (United States)
$150K - $180K *
Empower enterprise clients by managing complex relationships and driving growth. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-impact solutions, ensuring clients achieve measurable outcomes while expanding...
2 weeks ago
$101K - $140K *
Unlock potential by driving client growth and retention through strategic relationships with C-Level executives, ensuring maximum value delivery and identifying new opportunities within a defined terr...
5 days ago
Senior Account Executive, LE/GE, GTS
$132K - $170K *
Unlock client growth opportunities through strategic relationships, driving value in a fast-paced B2B sales environment. Collaborate with C-Level Executives across diverse sectors to ensure client sat...
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$101K - $140K *
Join a dynamic team to drive client growth and retention by building trust-based relationships with C-Level Executives, ensuring they maximize value from services while identifying new opportunities f...
2 weeks ago
Data Scientist II, Outcomes Research
$90K - $150K *
Lead the charge in advancing healthcare through innovative HEOR and RWE projects. Collaborate with external partners to deliver actionable insights, utilizing advanced methodologies to tackle complex...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Global Pricing Enablement
$140K - $160K *
Shape the future of global pricing strategies by leading initiatives to enhance pricing systems, drive operational excellence, and optimize commercial processes across regions and functions, fostering...
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Financial Analyst - Inventory Reconciliation
$100K - $130K *
Elevate your career by delivering precise inventory reconciliations across departments, ensuring financial accuracy and audit readiness. Utilize advanced data platforms to enhance operational efficien...
1 week ago
Clinical Applications Specialist, Contrast Media Delivery Solutions
$100K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical support through technical expertise and customer training. Drive product demonstrations and ensure customer satisfaction while collaborating with sal...
1 week ago
Manager, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Merchandising
$139K - $172K *
Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights that optimize store planning and merchandising initiatives, enhancing business performance and driving impactful decisions in a collaborati...
1 week ago
$150K - $175K *
Transform the retirement solutions landscape by driving enterprise sales, fostering relationships, and delivering innovative strategies. Leverage your expertise to guide clients in optimizing their re...
3 weeks ago
Utilities Right of Way Program Manager - Virginia
$146K - $160K *
Drive impactful utility right of way projects, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and guiding project managers to success in a dynamic, remote work...
3 weeks ago
EverPro - Senior Associate, Planning and Insights (Remote, Ontario/Canada)
$130K - $145K *
Transform data into actionable insights by partnering with leadership to drive strategic decisions and optimize business performance across key metrics and initiatives. Join a dynamic team focused on...
4 days ago
Senior Project Manager - Medical Communications
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects within our Medical capability, ensuring successful execution and meaningful outcomes. Collaborate with teams and clients, driving timelines and fostering r...
2 days ago
$88K - $100K *
Champion the growth of financial advisor teams by shaping impactful marketing strategies. As a strategic partner, you will guide planning, enhance accountability, and drive measurable outcomes, while...
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$136K - $187K *
Unlock potential by serving as a vital resource for patients and caregivers, providing education and support for managing generalized Myasthenia Gravis while coordinating treatment and navigating insu...
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$115K - $140K *
Help us drive success by coordinating bid opportunities across defense and commercial sectors. You'll manage the entire proposal process, ensuring compliance and collaboration among cross-functional t...
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Senior Workday Compensation Analyst
$130K - $140K *
Lead the charge in optimizing Workday Compensation for a global workforce. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate configuration and alignment with organizational strategies across multiple c...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of a $6M+ enterprise portfolio, driving renewals and expansions while building strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure account health and...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Unsecured Installments
$166K - $230K *
Champion the development of innovative backend and full-stack solutions, leading complex projects that enhance borrower experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, sc...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Reimbursement Strategy & Analytics
$82K - $182K *
Unlock potential by leading the transformation of reimbursement strategies through analytics. Drive insights and develop methodologies to enhance competitive performance and identify strategic opportu...
1 week ago
Africa Principal Gifts Officer
$102K - $182K *
Join a team that's driving impactful fundraising strategies to secure major gifts for Africa's conservation initiatives. Collaborate with experts to cultivate donor relationships and manage a portfoli...
3 weeks ago
$72K - $106K *
Explore an impactful role where you'll lead proposal initiatives, collaborate across teams, and enhance our RFP processes to drive growth while improving educational outcomes for districts and student...
3 weeks ago
What does an estimator do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.