[Hiring] Construction Estimator @Agent

Role Description

We are seeking a Construction Estimator with 3–10+ years of hands-on experience estimating US-based commercial construction projects. You will be responsible for:

• Performing detailed digital quantity takeoffs for commercial construction projects
• Preparing accurate material, labor, and overall project cost estimates
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and scope documents
• Identifying project requirements, exclusions, scope gaps, and potential estimating risks
• Performing takeoffs and estimates across specialized commercial construction scopes, including:
  • Heavy equipment
  • Metal studs and metal framing
  • Brick and block masonry
  • Stucco and exterior finishes
  • Other commercial construction trades as required
• Using industry-standard estimating platforms such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
• Organizing and managing estimating workflow according to client systems and processes
• Coordinating with US-based business owners and project managers regarding project scope and requirements
• Meeting estimating deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Reviewing estimates for completeness and accuracy before submission
• Adapting to different project types, scopes, and client-specific estimating procedures

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of direct construction estimating experience
• Demonstrated experience estimating US-based construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software such as:
  • Bluebeam
  • PlanSwift
  • On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
• Strong understanding of US construction standards and estimating practices
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to estimate accuracy
• Fully fluent English, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating directly with US-based clients
• Dedicated availability for 40 hours/week during US Central Time business hours

Requirements

• Experience estimating complex commercial construction projects
• Strong background in multiple trade scopes, particularly:
  • Heavy equipment
  • Structural masonry
  • Metal studs/framing
  • Brick and block
  • Stucco and exterior finishes
• Experience working directly with US contractors, project managers, general contractors, or business owners
• Experience working within multiple client-specific estimating systems and workflows
• Proven ability to handle high-volume estimating with quick turnaround requirements

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Strong hands-on experience with complex commercial scope takeoffs
• Ability to move quickly without compromising estimate accuracy
• Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and/or OST
• Solid understanding of US construction methods, materials, and pricing
• Experience estimating multiple scopes rather than being limited to a single trade
• Demonstrated ability to identify scope discrepancies and potential cost issues before an estimate is submitted
• Experience supporting US-based construction teams remotely

Client & Team Environment

• Direct and practical
• Efficiency-focused and results-oriented
• Values accuracy, speed, and reliability
• Works closely with US-based business owners and project managers
• Uses established estimating systems and technology to streamline project workflows
• Expects team members to take ownership of their estimates and deliver consistently accurate work

Non-Negotiables

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent strong structural/construction background
• Demonstrated experience with US construction standards and estimating practices
• Hands-on experience with professional estimating software
• Fluent English communication — written and verbal
• 3+ years of construction estimating experience
• Full-time, dedicated remote availability
• Ability to work during US Central Time business hours
• Reliable remote setup and ability to work independently