Hourly Wage for Building Estimator Salary in the United States

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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 $24 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $21 and $27. 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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Blueprint Estimator

ZeeRecruit - Omaha , NE

Construction Estimator Cost Estimator Quantity Surveyor Project Estimator Estimating Engineer Building Estimator Estimating Analyst Bid Estimator Pricing Analyst Estimating Specialist Preconstruction ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Estimator

Truss Craft of Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls , SD

Job Summary The Estimator performs a variety of professional and/or technical truss, wall panel and building estimating activities using various software and estimating applications. Responsible for ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago

Estimator (PEMB)

Western Steel Buildings - Fort Wayne , IN

One of our top 2024 priorities is to grow and sharpen the existing capabilities of our in-house, metal-building-focused Structural Engineering Team by adding a stellar Estimator who has an ...

LinkedIn - 29 days ago

Estimator-Commercial Roofing & Building Envelope

gpac - San Antonio , TX

Estimator - Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope A commercial roofing and restoration contractor is looking to bring on an Estimator with a focus on Building Envelope Restoration. The position ...

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Estimator

AWP Safety - Denver , CO

Building estimates for clients through direct requests from our customers, CSR's, planners, or anyone involved with our daily operations that requests an estimate. * Produce estimates, track, and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 45 days ago

Civil Estimator

Hellas Construction - San Diego , CA

Building estimating; quantity takeoff, solicitation and scope review * Analyzing and evaluating existing historical cost data to determine pricing * Providing value engineering options to optimize ...

ZipRecruiter - 24 days ago

What does a Building Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Building Estimator

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

January 12, 2023

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

January 18, 2023

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

January 24, 2023

Review job cost with Sales and Project Management teams and highlight any buy outs that still need to be awarded.

January 27, 2023

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

February 06, 2023

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

March 03, 2023

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.

March 05, 2023

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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 $21 to $27 with the average hourly pay of $24. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $22 to $28 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $24.

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