Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

Location: Remote

Timezone: Monday–Friday, US Eastern Time

Compensation: $2,000–$3,000/month, depending on experience and assessment

About the Company

Our client is a construction company based in Indiana, led by an experienced owner with over 35 years of expertise in civil construction estimating. The company operates with a lean team and is looking for a dedicated, full-time remote Commercial Estimator who can independently manage estimating workflows, prepare accurate bids, and coordinate with subcontractors. There may also be opportunities to take on additional project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage commercial construction estimating and detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare comprehensive project estimates, cost breakdowns, and customer bid packages.
• Solicit, review, compare, and coordinate subcontractor bids.
• Estimate materials, labor, equipment, and project costs for commercial and civil construction projects.
• Handle estimating for concrete work, structural steel buildings, ground-up construction, excavation, and civil projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure accurate estimates.
• Use estimating and construction software such as Bluebeam, Excel, Revit, Primavera P6/Pro, RSMeans, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Communicate with the owner, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the bidding process.
• Maintain organized estimating records, bid documentation, and project files.
• Potentially support project management activities, including coordination, scheduling, and project tracking.

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of commercial or civil construction estimating experience preferred, although strong mid-level candidates may be considered.
• Extensive experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, subcontractor bidding, and commercial bid preparation.
• Background in commercial, civil, concrete, steel building, excavation, or ground-up construction.
• Engineering or construction-related educational background preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant estimating and construction software, particularly Bluebeam and Excel.
• Experience working with US-based construction companies, projects, and industry standards.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing estimating workflows.
• Proactive problem-solver who can work with minimal supervision.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to coordinate effectively with subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating large-scale or complex commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with multiple estimating platforms, including HeavyBid, RSMeans, Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships and bid solicitation.
• Previous project management or construction coordination experience.
• Ability to handle multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Working Arrangement

Location: Fully remote

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, US Eastern Time

Commitment: Dedicated full-time resource exclusively assigned to the client

Reporting: Directly to the company owner

Client & Working Style

The client is a hands-on business owner with over 35 years of civil construction estimating experience. He values accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate should be capable of managing end-to-end estimating responsibilities without constant supervision, including takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, and bid preparation. The client is open to mentoring the right candidate but expects someone who can take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, and maintain high standards.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Full-time availability and exclusive commitment to the client.
• Commercial construction estimating experience.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills.
• Availability to work US Eastern Time hours.
• Ability to independently handle quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid preparation.