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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$90K - $110K *

Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$500K+*

Help us advance robotics research by designing innovative datasets and evaluation frameworks that enhance robot learning and perception across diverse modalities, collaborating with cross-functional t...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Lead the planning and execution of retail banking branch renovations, ensuring quality and budget adherence while managing multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful outcom...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$129K - $177K *

Optimize strategic decisions by leading a team of actuaries to analyze complex financial data. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance provider relationships and reporting, driving impactful solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Transform financial oversight by analyzing budgets, forecasting, and guiding decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program efficiency and profitability while ensuring com...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $108K *

Advance client partnerships by managing outreach, proposals, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to drive revenue and leverage AI tools for efficiency in sales processes, ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $99K *

Optimize budget development for clinical change orders, collaborating across departments. Drive operational success by managing the budget lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, and resolving issues to support...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Drive cost transparency and efficiency in manufacturing operations by analyzing product costs, collaborating with diverse teams, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and busin...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of sports engagement by managing the complete life-cycle of sales contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency, while demonstrating strong de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape data-driven solutions by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and ensure seamless deployment in prod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and develop comprehensive cost estimates and licensing assessments for Defense IT programs, ensuring alignment with government budget requests and technical requirements across multiple concur...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

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

$93K - $182K *

Join a team that's redefining logistics coordination from home, ensuring smooth freight movement across the country. You'll manage schedules, track shipments, and provide exceptional service while gai...

Fairbanks, AKRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $182K *

Reimagine logistics from home! You'll coordinate freight operations, enhancing efficiency while collaborating with a virtual team to ensure timely deliveries and excellent service across the trucking...

Sitka, AKRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $182K *

Grow your career with a remote role that drives logistics efficiency, coordinating shipments and schedules while providing exceptional service and collaboration from the comfort of your home in a dyna...

Lewiston, MERemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive revenue accounting excellence by owning processes, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and collaborating across teams to enhance scalability and accuracy as the business grows...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $142K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by transforming HR data into strategic insights. Leverage analytical skills and tools to enhance workforce performance and support HR initiatives, ensuring data acc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $187K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational excellence for substation engineering, overseeing project execution, team development, and client relationships to drive growth and ensure high-quality del...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as you design, build, and optimize ML/AI solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a supportive environment, a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Shape the future of Medicare Advantage bidding by leading strategy, modeling, and execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Lead product management for complex digital services, mentoring a team of Product Managers. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, prioritize needs, and deliver impactful outcomes while f...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Pioneer the implementation and evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and Customer Experience modules, serving as a key technical resource while collaborating with stakeholders to enha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in transforming people analytics by applying causal inference and advanced statistical methods to drive strategic decisions on recruitment, retention, and compensation across the organ...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Manage and lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining c...

Aurora, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive significant new-logo revenue growth by expertly navigating technical sales cycles. Engage with data center and generation developers to transform interconnection challenges into business success...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $220K *

Contribute to corporate security by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to address and mitigate risks across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.