What is the normal (% of profits) commission a residential construction estimator should make per sale?

I recently accepted a job writing construction estimates in the New Orleans residential market and I am only getting paid a % of projected job profits. What is the normal % of job profits that a residential construction estmator/sales person should make?

How to Become a Construction Estimator

What will you do in a construction estimator job?
As a construction estimator you will be responsible for calculating quotes and proposals for your employer and making sure that these proposals offer a good return on investment for the company. Construction estimators also negotiate contracts and prepare estimated construction prices based on architect’s drawings, the amount [...]

how much should i get paid as a entry level commercial construction estimator/ project manager.?

i have been offered a job as estimator for a 15 million dollar a year general contractor ( commercial construction) my education level is only some technical college classes for this type of work, i have no degree just took classes on what i thought i needed. i have hands on experience with this type [...]

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