Remote Estimator Job: Shape Projects from Conception to Completion

Join a forward-thinking construction firm as a key Remote Estimator, where your analytical precision directly influences the success of multimillion-dollar projects. This fully remote position offers the autonomy to manage your workflow while collaborating with a dynamic national team, making it ideal for a detail-oriented professional seeking meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a Remote Estimator, you will be the financial architect behind our project bids, translating blueprints and specifications into winning, accurate cost proposals. You will own the full estimation lifecycle from initial takeoff to final bid submission, ensuring competitiveness and profitability. Working remotely, you will leverage cutting-edge software and communication tools to partner with project managers, subcontractors, and clients, playing a pivotal role in securing new business and setting the stage for project success.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis for commercial building projects (healthcare, education, corporate).
• Prepare comprehensive bid proposals, including direct costs, indirect costs, and profit margins.
• Solicit, analyze, and integrate subcontractor and supplier quotes into final estimates.
• Review project plans and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project management teams to ensure estimate alignment with project feasibility and execution plans.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Present bid strategies and defend estimates during client and internal review meetings.

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on estimating experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Proven track record of preparing successful, competitive bids for projects ranging from $2M to $50M.
• Mastery of estimating software such as ProEst, Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid, or similar. Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) is non-negotiable.
• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and associated costs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with exceptional time management to meet strict deadlines in a home-office environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000 USD/year, commensurate with experience and proven bid success. A discretionary annual performance bonus based on company and personal profitability targets is also part of the package.

• Full Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere within the United States. We provide a home office stipend and top-tier technology.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees. Generous HSA/FSA contributions.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with 4% company match, life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO policy plus 11 company holidays and a week-long winter holiday closure.
• Professional Growth: Annual $2,500 stipend for conferences, certifications (e.g., CCP, CPE), and continuing education.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative team that values work-life balance and celebrates wins. Regular virtual team-building and client recognition events.

Why Join Our Team?

This isn’t just another estimating job. We are a stable, growing firm with a 30-year reputation for quality and integrity. You will influence project scope and profitability from the earliest stages, with your insights valued by senior leadership. We invest in our people with the best tools and a culture that fosters innovation, not micromanagement. If you are tired of office politics and crave a role where your expertise is the primary driver of success, this is your opportunity.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter detailing your most significant bid win and the specific estimating software you excel in. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please do not include phone calls or agency inquiries.