Building Estimator Salary in Austin, TX

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How much does a Building Estimator make in Austin, TX? The average Building Estimator salary in Austin, TX is $49,167 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,143 and $55,443. 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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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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National MEP Estimator

Procom - Dallas , TX

On behalf of our client, Procom is seeking a National MEP Estimator for one of the largest and fastest-growing unified networks of local mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), building ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Construction Estimator

McCord Group Recruiting Solutions - Reno , NV

Our Estimators are an integral part of building estimates and building relationships internally, as well as, externally. Our estimators are a valued part of our dynamic and collaborative construction ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Estimator

AWP Safety - Las Vegas , NV

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 60 days ago

Construction Estimator

Hellas Construction - Austin , TX

Building estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, solicitation, and scope review * Analyzing and evaluating existing historical cost data to determine pricing * Providing value engineering options to ...

ZipRecruiter - 19 days ago

Senior Estimator

CHASSE Building Team - Tucson , AZ

Chasse Building team is actively looking for a Senior Estimator to add to our existing preconstruction team. The Estimator is responsible for guiding our Clients through the preconstruction and ...

LinkedIn - 32 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

Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

March 14, 2023

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

April 25, 2023

Develops and maintains resources for sales and operations team including technical library, cut sheets, manuals and vendor product information.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Building Estimator in Austin, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44143

55443

49167

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45032

57325

50537

What is the average salary for Building Estimator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Estimator in Austin, TX. The base salary for Building Estimator ranges from $44,143 to $55,443 with the average base salary of $49,167. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,032 to $57,325 with the average total cash compensation of $50,537.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,167	$44,143 - $55,443
Bonus	$1,371	$889 - $1,882
Total Pay	$50,537	$45,032 - $57,325

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Building Estimator Salary Near Austin, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,687 - $54,870	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,542 - $50,920	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,281 - $50,593	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,001 - $54,009	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,428 - $50,777	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,369 - $56,983	COMPARE TO Austin, TX

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About Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...

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