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 #LI-NC1