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Project Civil Engineer - Construction Materials Testing

Orland Hills, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overall responsibility for workload, quantity takeoff and proposal preparation, field engineering reports review, and field troubleshooting when construction problems arise. Position offers salary ...

Rummel Construction, Inc.

Takeoff Tech

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

The Takeoff Technician is heavily involved in the work that goes into building a detailed 3D design ... Perform quantity takeoffs for various heavy civil construction components such as earthwork and ...

Trueline

Estimator DEMOLITION

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Prior estimating or quantity takeoff experience * Exposure to demolition or heavy construction projects * Education in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline * Experience using ...

Emerysapp

Takeoff Tech

Scottsdale, AZ

The Takeoff Technician is heavily involved in the work that goes into building a detailed 3D design ... Perform quantity takeoffs for various heavy civil construction components such as earthwork and ...

Trueline

Estimator DEMOLITION

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Prior estimating or quantity takeoff experience * Exposure to demolition or heavy construction projects * Education in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline * Experience using ...

Trueline

Estimator DEMOLITION

Farmingdale, NY

$60K - $80K/yr

Prior estimating or quantity takeoff experience * Exposure to demolition or heavy construction projects * Education in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline * Experience using ...

Bartley Corp

Concrete Construction Estimator

Denton, MD · On-site

Quantity Takeoff * Onscreen Take-off * Estimating Process * Electronic Job Folder Setup * Budgeting * Manage Sales Gate Process * Manage Sales Metrics in CRM * Obtain Vendor Pricing * Create Contract ...

Bartley Corp

Concrete Estimator

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

Quantity Takeoff * Onscreen Take-off * Estimating Process * Electronic Job Folder Setup * Budgeting * Manage Sales Gate Process * Manage Sales Metrics in CRM * Obtain Vendor Pricing * Create Contract ...

River City Construction

Senior Estimator

East Peoria, IL · On-site

$105K - $150K/yr

Performs all areas of takeoff, quantity survey, and pricing of project systems * Evaluation of construction means and methods / communicates areas of risk with operations * Review work of the ...

Bartley Corp

Concrete Construction Estimator

Denton, MD · On-site

$52K - $117K/yr

Quantity Takeoff * Onscreen Take-off * Estimating Process * Electronic Job Folder Setup * Budgeting * Manage Sales Gate Process * Manage Sales Metrics in CRM * Obtain Vendor Pricing * Create Contract ...

Northbridge University

PR · On-site

Mínimo de tres (3) años de experiencia profesional directa en estimación de construcción, quantity takeoff, preconstrucción, documentación o coordinación de proyectos. * Experiencia aplicando ...

WES Construction Corp.

Construction Surveyor

Somerville, MA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Complete quantity takeoff and tracking * Participate in project meetings such as daily huddles and tool box talks We are seeking a candidate with: * A strong, knowledge of survey equipment including ...

Bartley Corp

Concrete Estimator

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$46K - $117K/yr

Quantity Takeoff * Onscreen Take-off * Estimating Process * Electronic Job Folder Setup * Budgeting * Manage Sales Gate Process * Manage Sales Metrics in CRM * Obtain Vendor Pricing * Create Contract ...

Rider Levett Bucknall

Quantity Surveyor

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Quantity Surveyor Company: Rider Levett Bucknall (Atlantic Services) Ltd. Reporting to: Office ... Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff ...

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How much do quantity takeoff jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for quantity takeoff in the United States is $70,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $82,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quantity Takeoff vs Estimator?

AspectQuantity TakeoffEstimator
Primary RoleCalculates material quantities from blueprintsPrepares cost estimates based on quantities
Required SkillsReading blueprints, measurement accuracyCost analysis, budgeting, negotiation
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, design officesOffice-based, project planning
CertificationsNone mandatory, often CAD or construction coursesEstimating certifications preferred

Quantity Takeoff focuses on measuring and listing material quantities from project plans, while Estimators use those quantities to develop detailed project cost estimates. Both roles are essential in construction projects, with Quantity Takeoff serving as a foundational step for Estimators to create accurate budgets.

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Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

San Diego, CA • On-site

$74K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description


Whiting-Turner is currently seeking a talented Cost Engineer/Estimator to join our well-established national construction company in their headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cost Engineer/Estimator will represent Whiting-Turner while supporting the Cost & Estimating Group in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering and preparing routine estimating data and compiling data for use in all types of estimates.
Required Skills
  • Assist in the preparation of preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity takeoffs for Civil, Structural, and Architectural trades, throughout all stages of preconstruction and construction.
  • Interact with internal preconstruction/construction project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Work closely with project management and project development teams. Hand off estimate to project management team with the intent that the project team will make all final adjustments.
  • Work with project team, and design team to find value engineering options.
  • Develop a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs.
  • Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials.
  • Participate in design progress meetings and client presentations as required.
  • Collegial, cooperative, industrious, uses time well.
  • Respectful of all team members
  • Self-motivated/self-directed
  • Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong planning and problem solving skills.

Required Experience
  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination education/experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft based software programs, especially, Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Must possess a thorough understanding and the ability to navigate and interpret design documents. This includes, but is not limited to Civil, Structural, and Architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Experience with On-Center OnScreen Takeoff or other quantity takeoff software is preferred.
  • 0-10 years of experience

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