Hourly Wage for Building Estimator Salary in the United States

How much does a Building Estimator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Building Estimator in the United States is $22 as of November 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $20 and $26. Hourly rate 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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What is a Building Estimator?

A Building Estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Building cost estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works. Both estimators and quantity surveyors must have a background education in the construction industry. Representative professional bodies which regulate property professionals: Entry to membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (United Kingdom) is via four main routes: academic, graduate, technical, and...

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Estimator

MRINetwork - Richmond , VA

Multifamily Estimator Needed!! $75K+ Commercial Construction Company in Virginia Direct Hire / Full ... building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills

ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago

Senior Construction Estimator

ACS Construction - Manassas , VA

The Estimator will program, plan and estimate facility life cycle and construction projects for building renovations, infrastructure upgrades and new construction projects. Provide pre-project ...

ConstructionJobs.com - 79 days ago

Cost Estimation Office Director

Virginia Department of Transportation - Richmond , VA

Commonwealth Of Virginia Job Site | Cost Estimation Office Director The Virginia Department of ... VDOT is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges, tunnels and ...

CareerArc - 18 days ago

Construction Estimator for Design/Build Remodeler

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc. - Lorton , VA

We need an Estimator who: * Is detail-oriented. * Has experience using unit cost estimating. * Has ... Some purchasing of building materials $65,000 to $70,000 Salary based upon experience. Includes ...

ZipRecruiter - 64 days ago

Junior Estimator / BIM Technician

SmartSite LLC - Springfield , VA

We are seeking a mid-level estimator to assist with construction reporting, analysis, exhibits, and ... Preferred candidates will also have experience with building hold down construction models from ...

ZipRecruiter - 51 days ago

Cost Estimating Analyst

Huntington Ingalls Industries - Fairfax , VA

From building enterprise IT systems and creating the federal governments newest cyber security standards to operating intelligence collection platforms and training F-15 pilots, HII solves some of ...

Lensa - 45 days ago

What does a Building Estimator do?

Building Estimator

Understand what purchased components can be utilized to build molds with the lowest total cost of ownership.

May 11, 2020

Prepare proposal schedules (Excel Format) or coordinate proposal schedule preparation with estimating manager or project controls for development of the Primavera schedule (P6).

May 31, 2020

Provide all supporting documentation related to a signed contract to the Sales and Project Management teams in a timely manner.

June 09, 2020

Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.

June 26, 2020

Participates in bid review meetings with owner or owners representatives, when required.

July 28, 2020

Assists Project Manager and Project Superintendent with logistics and general conditions studies to accurately reflect costs associated with overhead, general conditions, and/or general requirements.

August 05, 2020

Communicate effectively with Sales Team Members, Sales Management, and Project Managers regarding Structures to be Quotes and Structures on Order.

August 09, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Building Estimator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Building Estimator ranges from $20 to $26 with the average hourly pay of $22. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $26 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $23.

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