Construction Estimators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree58%High school diploma or GED21%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years4%Current company
Clauss ConstructionSDK Estimating LLCAirport Design & ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years15%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Construction Estimator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $95,529 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,611 – $139,091 yearly
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Superintendent - Senior, Traveling, Contract
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade IOSHA 10CPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLead Installer/ Estimator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardGoogle Analytics CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Business CoachingPresentation SkillsLeadershipHigh-End SalesB2CAnalysis SkillsOwner / Licensed General Contractor
Santee, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCertified Construction ManagerSkills
LeadershipCCDSSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsProject Engineer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceConstruction InspectionOwner/Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBudgeting SoftwareConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsProject Manager/Estimator
Bonita, California
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman PlumberJourneyman LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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 147 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 a construction estimator?
Common licenses or certifications for construction estimators include: Driver's License, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and OSHA 10.
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/estimator, project manager/ project engineer (general contractor) and owner / licensed general contractor.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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