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THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE IN THE ESTIMATION OF COSTS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA. * Develop and prepare cost estimates for school building ...

Cost Estimation Excellence: You'll supervise, facilitate, and coordinate the development of accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates for major capital and construction projects. Your expertise ...

Senior Cost Estimator

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

Cost Estimation Excellence : You'll supervise, facilitate, and coordinate the development of accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates for major capital and construction projects. Your expertise ...

... estimation services for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. The role ensures accurate, defensible cost projections that support planning, budgeting, and procurement decisions. The ...

... estimation services for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. The role ensures accurate, defensible cost projections that support planning, budgeting, and procurement decisions. The ...

... estimation services for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects. The role ensures accurate, defensible cost projections that support planning, budgeting, and procurement decisions. The ...

COST is seeking Construction Cost Estimators to join our Miami team. In this role, you will prepare and coordinate detailed cost estimates across all project phases while ensuring alignment with ...

ACTIVE TOP SECRET Responsibilities Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates ...

ACTIVE TOP SECRET Responsibilities Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates ...

ACTIVE TOP SECRET Responsibilities Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates ...

ACTIVE TOP SECRET Responsibilities Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates ...

ACTIVE TOP SECRET Responsibilities Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates ...

ACTIVE TOP SECRET Responsibilities Assist with the development and refinement of Government Cost estimation models. Develop, maintain, and update credible, defensible, and replicable cost estimates ...

What You'll Be Leading As a Cost Estimator at Equans Solar & Storage, you will lead cost estimation ... Additionally, you will drive continuous improvements in estimation processes and promote best ...

The Software Evaluation and Estimation Resource (SEER 2) task order provides cost estimation, knowledge sharing, and contract management services to the client utilizing the Galorath SEER software ...

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How much do cost estimation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for cost estimation in the United States is $88,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cost Estimation vs Cost Analysis?

AspectCost EstimationCost Analysis
PurposePredicts the overall project costs before work beginsEvaluates actual costs incurred during or after project completion
TimingPre-project or planning phaseDuring or after project execution
FocusForecasting and budgetingCost control and performance assessment
Skills NeededEstimating techniques, industry knowledge, data analysisCost tracking, data analysis, financial reporting

While both roles involve financial assessment, Cost Estimation focuses on predicting future project costs during planning, whereas Cost Analysis evaluates actual costs to monitor and control expenses during or after the project. Understanding these differences helps organizations plan budgets effectively and ensure financial accountability.

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Infographic showing various Cost Estimation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,513 per year, or $42.6 per hour.

Project Cost Estimator

PM2CM

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company dedicated to providing Program and Project Management, Construction Management and Project Controls services during the design and construction phase of projects. Our core expertise is in Project Controls which includes Scheduling, Cost Controls, Document Management and Controls, Budget tracking and monitoring, Estimating, Risk Analysis, Claims avoidance and Mitigation, Change Management and Earned Value Management.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING A PROJECT COST ESTIMATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM. THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE IN THE ESTIMATION OF COSTS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA.

Job description:

  • Develop and prepare cost estimates for school building construction projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency in cost analysis.
  • Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to validate project scope and requirements.
  • Utilize software and tools for cost estimation, including MS Excel and other specialized estimation software.
  • Research and evaluate potential material, labor, and overhead costs for various project components.
  • Track and report on changes to project scope and analyze the impact on budgets.
  • Provide input for project budget preparation and ongoing monitoring.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in cost estimating for large scale construction projects
  • Strong analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
  • Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
  • Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
  • Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for employees and 3% 401K match.

If you are an F1 student on OPT seeking professional STEM opportunities, we encourage you to apply and join our team. PM2CM is here to support your career growth and development, and we look forward to welcoming individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our collaborative and dynamic work environment.


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About PM2CM

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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Torrance, CA, US

Year founded

2014