Construction Estimators for hire in San Jose, CA

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    378

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Leadership
    6%
    Analysis Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    43%
    Associate's degree
    20%
    High school diploma or GED
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Rosendin Electric
    • ATI Restoration, LLC
    • MWH Constructors
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    57%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 378 profiles for Construction Estimators in San Jose, CA

Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

Construction Estimator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $112,729 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $77,964 – $162,995 yearly
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  • Project Manager

    Santa Clara, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicCertified Project Manager

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionTime Management
  • Construction Project Manager

    Los Gatos, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CQM-CPMPDriver's LicenseOSHA 10

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCost EstimatesProject Management ToolsProject Management SoftwareMicrosoft Project
  • Construction Operations Manager

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationEngineer in TrainingOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+9 more

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceStrategic PlanningPersonal Assistant ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Senior Electrical Estimator

    Milpitas, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseElectrical License

    Skills

    Mccormick SystemsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEstimating SoftwareAccubidConstruction Management Software
  • Project Manager II

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Lead CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic Design SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareConstruction Project Management
  • Estimator

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsProcoreBluebeam RevuBluebeamDigital Quantity TakeoffBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) Tools

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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 137 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 analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for construction estimators?

Common licenses or certifications for construction estimators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.

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, senior electrical estimator and construction operations manager.

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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a construction estimator?

Most construction estimators have 19 years of professional experience.

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