Construction estimator recruiting
Hire a construction estimator who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.
About 17,600 openings a year across the US, on average, as people retire or change jobs. Employment is projected to shrink 3% over 2025–35.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Cost estimatorsWhat does a construction estimator do in a small business?
- Reads plans and specifications and prepares cost estimates and bids.
- Gets quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Works with project managers to keep jobs within budget.
Why the right hire matters
- Winning bids. Accurate numbers win work at a margin you can deliver.
- Fewer surprises. Missed scope and quantities don't eat the profit.
- More bids. A dedicated estimator lets you bid more jobs.
What do we screen construction estimators for?
- Experience estimating your type of work, such as commercial, residential or civil
- The takeoff and estimating software you use
- References from past employers, checked before you meet them
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Interview against your job description
- References from past employers
- Work history and dates
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Background check, with the candidate's consent
This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.
What does a construction estimator earn?
It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.
Cost of living
Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.
Local demand
Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.
On-site, hybrid or remote
On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.
Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
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How much does it cost to hire a construction estimator through a recruiter?
How long does it take to hire a construction estimator?
What does a construction estimator earn?
Do you place temporary or contract construction estimators?
Tell us who you need and when
- A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
- One fee, paid on placement
- A free 90-day replacement guarantee
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
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