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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$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

Irving, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative machine learning solutions, develop scalable data infrastructure, and drive AI advancement. Collaborate with teams to implement ML models, optimize algorithms, and analyze large dat...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Stamford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $145K *

Join our Client Insights team to transform data into actionable insights that drive sales and merchant retention. Collaborate across analytics, product, and strategy to enhance AI-driven solutions for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine enterprise sales by driving new business through self-sourced pipelines. Engage with stakeholders, navigate complex buying groups, and close high-value deals while promoting innovative AI vi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$81K - $125K *

Champion pricing accuracy and model integrity by building and maintaining financial models and validating key assumptions for effective deal structuring while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and automating workflows. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency using advan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis for a key business unit. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing pricing and feasibility for online market research studies. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure project sustainability and profitability while supporting accoun...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Unlock potential by driving investment product sales through strategic relationships with Financial Advisors. Collaborate with Client Relationship Managers to achieve regional sales goals while mentor...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive complex EPC projects by managing materials, orders, and customer relationships. Ensure timely communication and project delivery while optimizing inventory and safety protocols to enhance custom...

Augusta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $260K *

Champion cybersecurity excellence by leading risk assessments and compliance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance security strategies, evaluate emerging threats, and ensure robust governan...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and insights. As a Data Analyst, you'll analyze cost data, conduct research, and collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring accurat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Drive client success by supporting performance reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy, and facilitating new advisor integrations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Proactively enhance proc...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $240K *

Empower your career by diving into the dynamic world of cyber reinsurance. Collaborate with seasoned underwriters, analyze cedant data, and grow your expertise in treaty submissions, while building vi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $206K *

Lead the charge in developing comprehensive proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver accurate cost analyses and pricing...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower customer success by leading product-solution ownership, crafting tailored solutions, and managing implementation scope across cross-functional teams. Drive technical discovery and ensure seaml...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive data migration projects, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure seamless client transitions to TaxSys. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance data qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $121K *

Join a team that's pivotal in delivering large-scale PMO projects, managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications. Drive cost control and enhance project performance through expert planni...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and financial health. Your insights will shape budgeting, forecasting, and repo...

Westminster, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Help us define, design, and validate power architecture for AI data centers, driving innovation in power efficiency and system performance. Collaborate across teams to bring cutting-edge solutions fro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $266K *

Lead pricing strategies for a global business unit, managing proposals and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost proposals and mitigate risks effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.