Construction Estimator Jobs
Construction Estimator jobs are open across residential, commercial, industrial, and civil construction at every level from junior to senior and chief estimator, with specializations in general contracting, mechanical and electrical systems, and heavy civil work. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Lead construction projects from estimating through delivery, bringing together accurate cost planning, coordinated schedules and strong field execution. As Construction Project Manager/Estimator, you’ll visit sites, develop estimates and guide teams through high-quality residential construction work while maintaining project budgets, timelines and regulatory compliance. Your impact: Clear estimates and coordinated project schedules help clients and field teams make informed decisions and complete work safely and efficiently.
Duties
- Prepare construction estimates by site visit and meeting with potential customers
- Coordinate project scope, contracts, schedules, resources and progress across project teams, and subcontractors.
- Lead construction site activities and manage teams in a construction management role, addressing schedule changes and project coordination needs.
- Track project costs, construction budget performance, documentation and compliance with applicable construction regulations
- Ensure customers are informed and address any concerns to earn a 5-star rating.
- Qualifications
- Construction experience, including construction site experience; residential projects including new construction and remodel projects.
- Demonstrated skills in construction estimating, project management, construction management, project leadership, cost management, construction budget management, project scheduling and construction schedule coordination.
- Ability to read blueprints, construction plans and schematics; understand contracts and construction regulatory compliance.
- Strong time management and project coordination skills; able to guide teams and keep work aligned with project requirements.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Company truck
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot53
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited16
- RIMEPRO8
- Brightview7
- Burns & McDonnell7
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting54
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Chemicals & Materials2
- Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction estimator jobs.
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage Estimating
- Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications
- Experience preparing bid packages and subcontractor scope letters
- Knowledge of CSI MasterFormat cost codes and construction cost databases
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- ASPE certification (Certified Professional Estimator) preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Construction Estimator Job Search
Quantify your bid win rate
Hiring managers want proof you can produce competitive bids, not just prepare them. Pull your bid-to-award ratio, average project size, and any cost-saving variances you caught before contract award and put those numbers front and center on your resume.
List your estimating software by name
Employers filter resumes for Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage Estimating, ProEst, or HeavyBid depending on their sector. Name every platform you've used in a dedicated skills line so you don't get screened out before a human reads your experience.
Target openings by project delivery method
General contractors, construction managers, and specialty subcontractors each need different estimating skills. Filter your search by company type and look for postings that mention design-build, GMP, or lump-sum contracts to match your actual experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a takeoff sample before interviews
Many employers give a live or take-home quantity takeoff as part of the process. Practice producing a clean material and labor breakdown from a set of architectural or civil drawings so you can work through it confidently under time pressure.
Negotiate using project complexity, not title
When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the dollar value and complexity of projects you've estimated, not your years in the field. Demonstrating you've managed multi-million-dollar bid packages carries more weight than tenure alone.
Construction Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction estimators?
The companies hiring the most construction estimators right now include Jobot, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and RIMEPRO, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large general contractors and specialty subcontractors tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many construction estimator jobs are remote?
About 21% of construction estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many office-based roles because site visits and owner meetings are often part of the job. Preconstruction and conceptual estimating roles, particularly at national firms, are most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a construction estimator?
Most construction estimators start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, then gain field or project coordination experience to understand how buildings actually come together. From there, you build estimating skills through entry-level bid support roles, learn industry software, and develop expertise in reading drawings and writing scopes. Earning an ASPE certification strengthens your profile as you move into senior positions.
Can you get hired as a construction estimator with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire junior estimators or estimating assistants with limited experience if you can demonstrate strong math skills, attention to detail, and basic familiarity with construction drawings. Internships with general contractors, field labor experience, or coursework in construction management all help. Starting in a takeoff or bid coordinator role is a common entry point that builds toward a full estimating position.
What does the construction estimator interview process look like?
Most construction estimator interviews involve an initial phone screen focused on your software experience and project background, followed by a technical interview where you may walk through a past bid or discuss how you handle scope gaps and subcontractor pricing. Many employers also include a practical takeoff exercise, either in-person or as a take-home assignment, to assess your accuracy and speed before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to construction estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to construction estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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