Estimator

Estimator Work Type: Full-time. Schedule: Standard US business hours required, with occasional flexibility outside standard hours to meet bid deadlines or support project needs across time zones

Role overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to prepare accurate, timely estimates in support of company revenue, margin, and backlog objectives.
• Operating independently with guidance from Senior Estimators, you will focus on disciplined estimating execution, margin awareness, and the consistent application of estimating standards.
• Success in this role directly contributes to financial performance, pursuit effectiveness, and strong internal and external relationships within the commercial construction space

Key responsibilities

• Estimating Production: Prepare complete and competitive estimates in accordance with company standards.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify quantities, assumptions, and exclusions using approved tools and templates.
• Risk Management: Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and potential estimating risks, escalating concerns to Senior Estimators or Team Leads in a timely manner.
• Business Development Support: Support pursuit and proposal efforts by providing accurate, timely estimating input and participating in bid strategy and scope review discussions.
• Quality & Process Adherence: Maintain accuracy and consistency in estimate preparation, participate in estimate reviews, and follow established documentation requirements and quality controls to reduce errors and rework.
• Relationship Management: Build effective working relationships with peers, operations, sales, vendors, and internal partners.
• Communicate clearly to support scope alignment and respond promptly to internal requests.
• Project Ownership: Manage workload, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Maintain visibility of assigned bids and upcoming pursuits, and support awarded project transitions as required.
• Requirements & Qualifications Experience: 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating or a related discipline.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with industry estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Strong working knowledge of estimating methods, scope development, and margin drivers.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, high accuracy, and excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to identify issues and escalate them appropriately.
• Remote Infrastructure: Must have a dedicated, noise-free home office setup equipped with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a backup power source