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Switchgear Estimator

Anaheim, CA · Remote

$70K - $110K/yr

Switchgear Estimator - REMOTE (Pacific Time)! Independent Electrical Distributor | SoCal Based We ... The environment is lean, fast-moving, highly autonomous, and built for people who actually know the ...

SOLV Energy

HV Estimator (Remote)

OR · On-site +1

... and cost estimates for high voltage EPC projects. This role is fully remote. Specific location ... Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed ...

Canam Steel Corporation

Estimator II/III

Fully remote can be considered. Job Summary: Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and ... Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. * Occasional ...

E2 Optics

Hyperscale Estimator - Remote

If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next ... Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders * Assist ...

E2 Optics

National Estimator - Remote

If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next ... Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders * Assist ...

Lochner

Senior Cost Estimator

Denver, CO · On-site +1

Lochner - learn more about us Multiple opportunities available with hybrid and remote options. Can ... While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical ...

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How much do remote moving estimator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote moving estimator in the United States is $83,002.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $99,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Moving Estimator vs On-site Moving Consultant?

AspectRemote Moving EstimatorOn-site Moving Consultant
CredentialsCustomer service, sales, basic industry knowledgeCustomer service, sales, industry knowledge, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, often from home or officeOn-site at customer locations or moving sites
Employer & Industry UsageMoving companies, logistics firmsMoving companies, relocation services
Search & Comparison IntentEstimating costs remotely, virtual consultationsAssessing move details in person, on-site evaluations

The main difference is that Remote Moving Estimators work remotely to provide cost estimates via phone or online, while On-site Moving Consultants visit customer locations to assess moving needs in person. Both roles require customer service skills and industry knowledge, but their work environments and methods differ significantly.

How does a Remote Moving Estimator typically collaborate with on-site teams and customers during the moving process?

As a Remote Moving Estimator, you’ll frequently coordinate with both customers and on-site moving teams to ensure accurate, efficient move planning. You’ll conduct virtual walkthroughs, provide detailed estimates, and clarify customer requirements while relaying critical information—such as inventory lists or special handling notes—to the operations team. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential, as you’ll often act as the bridge between the customer and the moving crew, helping to resolve issues and answer questions throughout the process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Moving Estimator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Moving Estimator, you need strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and experience in estimating move costs, typically backed by a high school diploma or relevant training. Familiarity with estimation software, CRM systems, and virtual survey tools is commonly required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills help you build trust and accurately assess client needs remotely. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering accurate quotes, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting efficient business operations.

What is a Remote Moving Estimator?

A Remote Moving Estimator is a professional who assesses the volume and requirements of a move without visiting the client's location in person. Instead, they use technology such as video calls, photos, or online inventories to evaluate the items being moved and provide an accurate cost estimate. This role allows for flexibility and convenience for both the moving company and the customer. Remote Moving Estimators typically have experience in logistics or moving services and are skilled in communication and virtual assessment tools.
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Infographic showing various Remote Moving Estimator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,002 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Remote Industrial Estimator

ICS, Inc (Industrial Contract Services)

Grand Forks, ND • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Industrial Estimator Location: Remote: Estimating / Project Management Reports To: Estimating Manager or Director of Operations.
Summary This is a high-impact role at the front end of every major decision we make. As an Industrial Estimator focused on food processing/manufacturing/industrial projects, you don't just "run numbers" - you shape which projects we pursue, how we price them, and how we build them. Your work helps bring new production lines, safer plants, and innovative food and manufacturing products to life.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, understanding how things are built, and having your work directly influence real-world projects, this is a powerful seat to be in.
Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity
  • You sit at the center of strategy: Your estimates directly influence which projects we chase and how we win them.
  • You see the full picture: You work with engineering, project management, operations, vendors, and clients - not in a narrow silo.
  • Your work becomes real: You'll visit facilities, see your projects in the field, and watch your estimates turn into steel, pipe, and equipment.
  • You're in a growth lane: This role is an ideal platform for future paths in senior estimating, project management, operations leadership, or business development.

Role Mission Your mission is to turn drawings, ideas, and early conversations into clear, trusted cost models that give leadership the confidence to say "yes" to the right projects. You do this by deeply understanding scopes, carefully quantifying equipment and materials, and realistically forecasting the labor and logistics needed to install complex systems in a variety of demanding environments.
How You Create Value You look at a set of plans and immediately start visualizing the finished line or facility: where the conveyors run, how the tanks are supported, how the trades move through the space, and what it really takes to install everything safely in an operating plant. You convert that understanding into accurate, well-structured estimates that:
  • Help the company win profitable work
  • Give project teams realistic budgets and targets
  • Build trust with clients who depend on solid cost information
  • Reduce surprises in the field by aligning expectations early

What You'll Do
  • Dive into projects early: Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts, scopes, and RFQs to fully understand project intent and constraints.
  • Turn plans into quantities: Quantify equipment and materials across mechanical, manufacturing process, and structural scopes - conveyors, tanks, mixers, pumps, platforms, utilities, piping, supports, and more.
  • Forecast the labor to build it: Determine the hours and trades needed to install all equipment, considering sequencing, productivity, shutdown windows, access, and safety/food-safety/MFG constraints.
  • Collaborate across the business: Work closely with project managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify scope, confirm technical details, and develop competitive pricing.
  • Build complete cost pictures: Develop full estimates that include materials, equipment, labor, subcontractors, indirect costs, and allowances where appropriate.
  • Support early-stage decisions: Prepare conceptual and budgetary estimates when information is limited, helping clients and internal teams understand options and tradeoffs.
  • Add value, not just cost: Identify value-engineering ideas - alternate equipment, smarter installation methods, or phasing approaches - that reduce cost or risk while maintaining performance and sanitary design.
  • Strengthen our "cost intelligence": Maintain and refine estimating databases, unit rates, and historical cost records so we get sharper on every project.
  • Communicate clearly: Present your assumptions, risks, and recommendations in ways that non-estimators can understand and act on.

Your Work in Context You'll be involved from the first "could we do this?" conversation through to the final proposal. You'll help shape bid strategies, influence project planning, and support the handoff to project management once a job is awarded. When projects are in the field, your work will be the benchmark that teams use to measure performance and success.
Qualifications
  • Experience as an Industrial Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, or in a closely related industrial/MFG or food-processing role.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical, structural, and process drawings (P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, etc.).
  • Proven experience quantifying equipment takeoffs and realistically calculating labor for installation.
  • Familiarity with food-processing/MFG equipment and systems such as conveyors, tanks, mixers, pumps, packaging equipment, and process lines.
  • Understanding of construction means and methods, jobsite logistics, and safety requirements in industrial facilities.
  • Proficiency with estimating software and spreadsheets (Excel) and comfort working with digital plan review tools.
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills; able to explain your logic and defend your numbers.

Preferred Background
  • Experience in Manufacturing/ food processing, industrial construction, or process engineering.
  • Knowledge of sanitary design and regulatory expectations (e.g., 3-A, USDA, FDA).
  • Experience preparing conceptual/budget estimates with incomplete design information.
  • Exposure to field work (construction, maintenance, start-up, or commissioning) that informs your understanding of real-world installation.

Who Thrives in This Role
  • You like building a story behind the numbers and understanding "how it really gets built."
  • You enjoy working with smart technical people and being the one who pulls the cost picture together.
  • You're detail-oriented and careful, but also pragmatic and solution-focused.
  • You're comfortable owning your work, meeting deadlines, and having your estimates reviewed and dissected by leadership.
  • You get genuine satisfaction from walking a completed project and knowing, "I helped make this happen."

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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