Estimator

AVERAGE SALARY: $67K-95k

job duties:

• Determine how much to budget for a construction job or how much to bid for it.

• Duties include reviewing plans and specifications, visiting the proposed construction site, and estimating what it will cost to build.

• Experience and attention to detail are a must for an estimator

job demand & growth:

STEADY DEMAND
★★★☆☆

experience needed:

• Requires a high school diploma and significant knowledge of construction processes and costs.

• Experience could be acquired through a 4-year university, a community or technical school, or through experience in the workforce.​