# Estimator

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/estimator

An Estimator calculates the projected costs of construction, manufacturing, or service projects, working closely with project managers, contractors, and clients to prepare competitive bids. The role relies on cost estimation software, careful blueprint and plan reading, quantity takeoff calculations, and bid preparation, along with negotiation skills when finalizing contracts with clients or subcontractors. Estimators often come from construction, engineering, or trades backgrounds and need strong numerical accuracy since their figures directly determine project profitability.

Top skills: [Negotiation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/negotiation)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Project Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/project-coordinator)
- Often leads to: [Senior Estimator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-estimator)

## Similar roles

[Assistant Project Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/assistant-project-manager), [CAD Drafter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cad-drafter), [Civil Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/civil-designer), [Construction Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/construction-manager), [Contracts Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/contracts-administrator), [Drafter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/drafter), [General Contractor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/general-contractor), [Procurement Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/procurement-specialist), [Project Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/project-coordinator), [Site Superintendent](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/site-superintendent)

## Open Estimator roles (4)

- [Estimator](https://granite.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Tucson-Arizona/Estimator_R0000008144-1) at [Granite Construction](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/granite-construction) — Tucson, AZ (listed on Granite Construction's own careers site)
- [Staff Applications Estimator](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Crusoe/9b1d8d4c-ea89-416e-ab6c-3b60474496b1/application) at [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe) — Full-time, Arvada, CO, $126,000 – $153,000 (listed on Crusoe's own careers site)
- [Estimator](https://stvinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/stv/job/49th-Avenue-Long-Island-City-New-York/Estimator_JR5841) at [STV Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stv-group) — Long Island City, NY (listed on STV Group's own careers site)
- [Estimator](https://sgcompany.bamboohr.com/careers/67) at [Sorensen Gross Construction Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sorensen-gross-construction-company) — Flint, MI (listed on Sorensen Gross Construction Company's own careers site)

## Likely next role (1)

Where Estimators commonly go next: [Senior Estimator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-estimator).

- [Senior Estimator](https://stvinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/stv/job/Dallas-Texas/Senior-Estimator_JR6085) at [STV Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stv-group) — Dallas, TX (listed on STV Group's own careers site)

## Roles similar to Estimator (52)

From [Assistant Project Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/assistant-project-manager), [CAD Drafter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cad-drafter), [Civil Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/civil-designer), [Construction Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/construction-manager), [Contracts Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/contracts-administrator), [Drafter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/drafter), [General Contractor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/general-contractor), [Procurement Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/procurement-specialist), [Project Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/project-coordinator), [Site Superintendent](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/site-superintendent).

- [Procurement Specialist](https://vst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vistra_careers/job/Irving-Texas/Procurement-Specialist_40016548-2) at [Vistra Corp.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/vistra-corp) — Irving, TX (listed on Vistra Corp.'s own careers site)
- [Procurement Specialist](https://vst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/txu_careers/job/Irving-Texas/Procurement-Specialist_40016548-1) at [TXU Energy](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/txu-energy) — Irving, TX (listed on TXU Energy's own careers site)
- [Project Coordinator](https://jll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jllcareers/job/Tampa-FL/Project-Coordinator_REQ532675) at [JLL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/jll) (listed on JLL's own careers site)
- [Construction Manager](https://clearchanneloutdoor.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCO/job/Bronx-NY/Construction-Manager_Req23935) at [Clear Channel Outdoor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/clear-channel-outdoor) — Bronx, NY (listed on Clear Channel Outdoor's own careers site)
- [Construction Manager](https://stvinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/stv/job/Central-Park-Avenue-Virginia-Beach-Virginia/Construction-Manager_JR5582) at [STV Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stv-group) (listed on STV Group's own careers site)
- [Drafter](https://flir.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flircareers/job/US---Woodridge-IL/Drafter_REQ35729) at [FLIR Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/flir-systems) — Woodridge, IL (listed on FLIR Systems's own careers site)
- [Construction Manager (Central Region)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6210e724-156b-4b66-ad8b-d60705ab2f78/construction-manager-central-region-at-einstein-bros-bagels) at [Einstein Bros. Bagels](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/einstein-bros-bagels) — Full-time, $115,000 – $125,000
- [NPI Buyer/Planner I/II/III](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dffa7c3c-749d-4b06-b253-3920100f7560/npi-buyer-planner-i-ii-iii-at-crane-co) at [Crane Co.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crane-co) — Burbank, CA, $34 – $121,700 / hour
- [Risk Adjustment Campaign Associate (Risk Adjustment Coordinator)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/51f5efc6-7f48-4279-beea-1e2946110712/risk-adjustment-campaign-associate-risk-adjustment-coordinator-at-cambia-health) at [Cambia Health Solutions](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cambia-health-solutions) — Full-time, $62,900 – $85,100
- [Technical Buyer, Robotics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/faf96edc-b748-488a-9906-3297d4d02874/technical-buyer-robotics-at-blue-apron) at [Blue Apron](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/blue-apron) — Full-time, Spyce, $128,000 – $143,000

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