Commercial Estimator Jobs

Commercial Estimator jobs are open across construction, general contracting, and specialty trades, from junior estimator to senior and chief estimator, with specializations in takeoff, bid management, and project cost analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles335+
Top stateTexas
Top employerJobot
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type87% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Commercial Estimator
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Commercial Estimator
Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$54k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Sales Estimator - Commercial Security Systems
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Sales Estimator - Commercial Security Systems
Langston Security & Integration, LLC
Peoria, Arizona
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$28 - $42/hr
On-Site

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Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator
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Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator
Eskola LLC
Duluth, Georgia
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$100k - $130k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Roofing Commercial Estimator
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Roofing Commercial Estimator
Preman Roofing
San Diego, California
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $110k/yr
On-Site

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Commercial Estimator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jobot6 open roles
JR &5 open roles
360Headhunter5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in commercial estimator jobs.

  • Three to five years of commercial construction estimating experience
  • Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Procore
  • Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and civil drawings
  • Strong knowledge of construction costs, subcontractor scopes, and material pricing
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Experience preparing and submitting competitive bids for commercial projects

Tips for Your Commercial Estimator Job Search

Tailor your resume to bid types

Highlight the specific bid types you've worked on, public sector, GMP, lump sum, or design-build. Hiring managers want to see your estimating experience matched to the contract structures their projects use, not just general cost experience.

List your takeoff and estimating software

Name the platforms you've used in your resume's skills section. Many commercial estimator postings screen for specific tools, and listing them increases your chances of clearing an applicant tracking system before a human reviewer sees your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists commercial estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by project scope

Filter openings by the project size or trade scope mentioned in the description. If your background is in ground-up commercial builds over a certain square footage, focus there, estimators hired out of scope often face slow ramp-up and poor performance reviews.

Prepare a sample estimate for interviews

Bring a redacted or simplified bid summary to your interview to walk through your methodology. Even a one-page takeoff breakdown demonstrates your process, your attention to scope gaps, and your ability to defend numbers under pressure.

Negotiate using total project volume

When discussing compensation, frame your value around the annual bid volume you've managed, not just your years of experience. Estimators who can cite the dollar volume of projects they've successfully bid demonstrate measurable impact in terms employers respond to.

Commercial Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most commercial estimators?

Jobot, JR &, and 360Headhunter are hiring the most commercial estimators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around general contractors and specialty subcontractors with active project pipelines.

How many commercial estimator jobs are remote?

About 13% of commercial estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-visit and drawing-review demands of most construction roles. Pre-construction and conceptual estimating positions tend to offer more remote flexibility than roles tied to active job site coordination.

How do you become a commercial estimator?

Most commercial estimators start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, then gain field or project coordination experience before moving into estimating. Building fluency with takeoff software, learning to read full construction document sets, and shadowing senior estimators on live bids accelerates the transition into the role.

Can you get hired as a commercial estimator with little experience?

Yes, some firms hire junior or assistant estimators with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate strong blueprint reading skills, math fundamentals, and comfort with construction software. Internships with general contractors, coursework in quantity surveying, or experience as a project engineer or field coordinator can all substitute for dedicated estimating time on your resume.

What does the commercial estimator interview process look like?

Most commercial estimator interviews include a resume screen, a phone or video call with HR or a hiring manager, and at least one technical round where you're asked to walk through a past bid or complete a takeoff exercise. Final-stage interviews often involve meeting the pre-construction or operations team and discussing how you handle scope gaps, subcontractor leveling, and bid day coordination.

Where can I find and apply to commercial estimator jobs?

You can find and apply to commercial estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and project type, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.

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