Estimator

• Prepare detailed, accurate takeoff estimates for commercial projects, high-end residential builds, and custom homes
• Analyze project scopes and technical drawings using past project benchmarks and established methodologies
• Collaborate with the owner to deliver estimates aligned with company standards and quality expectations
• Support shop drawing creation and technical design work using AutoCAD
• Review architectural plans and identify alternative, more efficient estimating or execution approaches
• Assist with day-to-day project management tasks and cross-functional operational needs
• Participate in discussions about tools, process improvements, and modern/AI-based estimating tools to optimize accuracy

• 3 to 15+ years of proven estimating experience in construction or metal trades
• Engineering background (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree) or equivalent construction/estimating background
• Strong expertise in Division 7 work (waterproofing, metal roofing, exterior metal systems) or transferable structural steel/metal fabrication knowledge
• Hands-on experience with takeoff estimating, technical drawing analysis, and AutoCAD
• Proven track record in commercial projects, high-end residential, and custom homes
• Exceptional, fluent written and spoken English communication skills
• Detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and eager to discuss alternative or more efficient estimating approaches
• Fully available to work Pacific Time business hours, 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week
• Preferred: familiarity with multiple regional building codes
• Preferred: background in architectural design, architectural engineering, or shop drawing development
• Preferred: experience with interior structural work and exterior finishing systems
• Preferred: ability to demonstrate company-specific estimating methodologies through a practical working session

• Full-time remote work
• Independent contractor flexibility to manage work on your own terms (contractor arrangement; equipment, taxes, and benefits are the contractor’s responsibility)