Residential Estimator

Title: Residential Remodeling Estimator

Type: Full-Time, Remote (LATAM)

Working Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Location: LATAM (Remote)

Compensation: USD $2,200 - $3,600/month

About the Company: Our client is a residential remodeling company based in Albany, New York specializing in high-quality kitchen, bathroom, and first-floor addition projects.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Residential Remodeling Estimator to join our team as a dedicated, full-time estimator working within our client's existing systems and workflows. The ideal candidate will own the full bid lifecycle — from plan development and quantity takeoff through final bid submission and project coordination. This is a critical role where accuracy and attention to detail directly impact project profitability and client satisfaction. You will be working directly with the owner and designer and will play a key role in the company's ability to pursue and win more work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine plan sets in collaboration with the company's designer, progressing from initial concept to detailed construction documents
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing from plans and specifications using Buildertrend
• Manage the full bid solicitation and submission process — from coordinating subcontractor pricing to preparing and submitting complete, accurate bids
• Solicit pricing from trade subcontractors (plumbers, electricians, tile installers, etc.) based on specific project scopes and design details
• Support the full project lifecycle from initial high-level estimates through detailed final bids
• Communicate directly with clients, subcontractors, and vendors via phone, video, and email to clarify scope, pricing, and project details
• Track active bid invitations, manage the estimating pipeline, and coordinate with project managers on scope and scheduling
• Complete approximately 200 bids annually to close 50+ residential remodeling projects

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of estimating experience in residential remodeling, with demonstrated expertise in kitchen, bathroom, and addition projects for U.S. clients
• Proficiency with Buildertrend or comparable project management and estimating software
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, and design details with a high degree of accuracy
• End-to-end bid process experience — from plan review and takeoff through vendor pricing coordination and formal submission
• Proven experience developing plan sets and coordinating with trade subcontractors on scope and pricing
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal) and prior experience working remotely for a U.S.-based contractor is strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment