Construction Estimators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership8%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree53%Associate's degree15%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Clauss Construction1st Property Estimating and Consulting LLCA-Absolute ConstructionTime at current job
1-2 years44%More than 5 years33%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Construction Estimator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $99,242 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,571 – $143,632 yearly
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Project Engineer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPR+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsProject Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Water Damage Restoration Technician Certification (WRT)IICRC CertificationOSHA 10Real Estate LicenseWater CertificationGeneral Contractor LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointConstruction Estimator | AI Lead & Implementer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRGeneral Contractor LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsEstimator & Project Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsProject ManagementManaging ProjectsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementProject Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject PlanningSchedule ManagementProject Planning PhaseProject SchedulingProject Manager/Estimator
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBLSSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSageAccount ReconciliationProject CoordinationProject Engineering
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What's the average time to fill a construction estimator role?
The average time to fill a construction estimator role is 138 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do construction estimators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a construction estimator include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for construction estimators?
Common licenses or certifications for construction estimators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CPR.
What are some job titles related to construction estimators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction estimators include: project manager, senior project manager / estimator and estimator.
What level of education is common for a construction estimator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a construction estimator in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a construction estimator?
Most construction estimators have 13 years of professional experience.
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