Lead Estimator Salary in the United States

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How much does a Lead Estimator make in the United States? The average Lead Estimator salary in the United States is $89,806 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $81,211 and $102,496. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Lead Estimator

NEO International Partners - Dallas , TX

Lead Estimator - (Texas) Dallas or San Antonio Neo International are currently looking to identify a Lead Estimator for a Heavy Civil Transportation Contractor for their Texas division

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Lead Estimator in Sheet Metal Fabrication

Integrated Metal Components - Tualatin , OR

Lead Estimator in Sheet Metal Fabrication Salary Postion: $65,000-$70,000 depending on experience Location: Tualatin, OR Overview We are seeking a Lead Estimator to join our team at our facility ...

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Lead Estimator in Sheet Metal Fabrication

Path Engineering - Tualatin , OR

Role As a Lead Estimator in Sheet Metal Fabrication (also known as Project Estimator, Cost Analyst), you'll prepare accurate and timely estimates for sheet metal fabrication projects, analyze ...

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Lead Estimator (Plumbing)

gpac - San Diego , CA

Primary Function The Commercial Plumbing Lead Estimator partners with preconstruction team through the development of cost estimates, value management, and estimate proposal reports. This position is ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Lead Estimator Water/Wastewater

Southland Holdings - Grapevine , TX

Lead Estimator - Water / Wastewater is responsible for cost engineering scopes of work and incorporating solutions from the engineering, procurement, construction and start up services groups to ...

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Lead Estimator - Mechanical/HVAC Construction

NW Recruiting Partners - Seattle , WA

Lead Estimator - Mechanical/HVAC Construction Seattle, WA Work for a mechanical contractor and leader in the industry for over 50 years! They are looking for a Lead Estimator to add to an already ...

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What does a Lead Estimator do?

Lead Estimator in Austin, TX

Lead pre-construction efforts through pre-bid meeting attendance, performing quantity take-offs, obtaining material pricing, preparing scopes of work for subcontracts and obtaining subcontractor pricing, estimating projects to prepare detailed, efficient,

April 23, 2023

Lead Estimator in Los Angeles, CA

Contribute to the world’s most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles.

December 27, 2022

Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed construction cost estimate.

January 29, 2023

Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.

February 08, 2023

Lead Estimator in Salt Lake City, UT

Post-secondary education in construction management or engineering, preferred.

October 16, 2022

Selecting potential Vendors and Subcontractors.

February 03, 2023

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Estimator in the United States. The base salary for Lead Estimator ranges from $81,211 to $102,496 with the average base salary of $89,806. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,439 to $106,140 with the average total cash compensation of $91,739.

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Skills associated with Lead Estimator: Estimating, BUILD, Corporate+, Determine

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