Position: Senior Construction Estimator

Level: Senior (7-10+ years)

Location: Remote

Schedule: Full-time | US Eastern Time (Charlotte, NC)

Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will manage the complete pre-construction estimating process, including:

• Review architectural and structural drawings for residential and commercial masonry projects.

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using ZiZi Takeoff or comparable software (PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.).

• Export takeoff quantities into Excel and prepare detailed cost estimates.

• Build comprehensive pricing models covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

• Contact suppliers to obtain material pricing, availability, and lead times.

• Coordinate with approximately five subcontracted masonry crews regarding labor pricing and scheduling.

• Include equipment and logistical costs (such as scaffolding rentals) when preparing bids.

• Upload, organize, and manage estimates through BuilderTrend.

• Prepare professional proposals and submit quotations to clients.

• Communicate confidently with homeowners, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding estimates when necessary.

Experience

• 7-10+ years of estimating experience for US construction projects

• Strong background in masonry, stone, concrete, brick, or other exterior finish estimating

• Civil Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent construction estimating experience

Technical Skills

• Expert in reading US architectural and structural blueprints

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience with takeoff software (ZiZi Takeoff, PlanSwift, OST, or similar)

• Experience using BuilderTrend or comparable construction management software

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English communication

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Self-managed and able to work independently in a remote environment

• Professional and comfortable communicating with luxury residential clients

• Strong relationship-building skills with vendors and subcontractors

What Makes Someone Stand Out

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience estimating luxury residential masonry projects

• Proven success independently managing estimating workflows for US contractors

• High attention to detail with consistently accurate takeoffs and pricing

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and reliability

• Experience estimating natural stone, brick, concrete, veneers, or custom exterior finishes

Client Work Style

The President values people who are:

• Straightforward and honest

• Reliable and accountable

• Efficient without overcomplicating processes

• Comfortable working independently

• Able to integrate into a simple, practical estimating workflow

The team prefers intuitive systems and values estimators who focus on producing accurate work rather than creating unnecessary complexity.

Non-Negotiables

• 7-10+ years of US construction estimating experience

• Experience reading US architectural and structural plans

• Strong experience performing quantity takeoffs

• Advanced Excel proficiency

• Fluent spoken and written English

• Ability to work full-time during US Eastern Time hours

• Highly trustworthy and able to work independently in a fully remote environment

• Experience estimating masonry, stone, brick, concrete, or similar construction trades is strongly preferred

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