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