Senior Construction Estimator (Stone Masonry, Brick, Concrete)

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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