Construction Estimators for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Analysis Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%Master's degree28%High school diploma or GED23%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years16%Current company
MAS MetalsQUANTA UTILITY ENGR SVCS INCADC-CMTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years36%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Construction Estimator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $111,873 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,471 – $161,550 yearly
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Estimator
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingCertified Medical Administrative AssistantOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHALEED CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Project Planning PhaseManaging Projects in an Engineering RoleCAD SoftwareEstimating Construction Project BudgetsCost EstimatesWorking on Construction Estimation ProjectsEstimator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEngineer in TrainingOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperiencePollution PreventionStrategic PlanningPersonal Assistant ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementProject Manager/Estimator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Case ManagerPMPOSHA 10Driver's LicenseProject Management Institute CertificationCertified Construction Manager+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishFrenchAmharicMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelLandscape Business Development Executive / Sr. Project Manager/ Sr. Estimator
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10CPRCNAForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceConstruction Management SoftwareProject Management SoftwareAccounting SystemsAccounting SoftwareConstruction Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsEstimator
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPMPScissor Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementManagementProject Planning
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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 143 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, analysis skills and leadership.
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: estimator, assistant project manager and project 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 20 years of professional experience.
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