Construction Estimator / Drawing Reader - US Commercial Projects (Project-Based, Can Become Full-Time)

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: TYPE OF WORK

Part Time

: SALARY

$5-10/hour

: HOURS PER WEEK

20

: DATE UPDATED

Sep 12, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

# Construction Estimator / Drawing Reader - US Commercial Projects (Project-Based, Can Become Full-Time)

**RULE #1: READ THIS ENTIRE POST BEFORE YOU APPLY.** There are three rules in this post. Rule #1 is right here. Rules #2 and #3 are further down. Applications that skip them will be deleted without a reply.

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## About Us

On Site Contracting is a commercial general contractor in the United States (Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia). We build ground-ups and fit-outs for business owners - franchisees and independent operators. We operate as a "paper GC": we don't self-perform, we coordinate the best subcontractors on every trade. That means accurate takeoffs and fast, clean sub outreach are the backbone of our business.

## What You'll Be Doing

- Read and interpret US commercial construction drawings - architectural, structural, MEP - plus specs and detail sheets
- Do full callouts and takeoffs by trade (demo, framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, millwork, finishes, fire protection, etc.)
- Build clean scope sheets/bid packages for each trade so subs know exactly what they're pricing
- Contact potential subcontractors, send them the scope and drawings, and chase them until we have real numbers back
- Track incoming bids, level them side by side, and flag gaps, exclusions, and anything missing from the drawings
- Report findings back in a clear, organized format we can price a job from

## Immediate Work

We have **two commercial restaurant remodels inside a strip plaza** that need to be estimated and priced ASAP. This is your first assignment, and it starts this week. Move fast and accurately on these and there is a lot more behind them.

## Requirements
- **Hands-on experience reading drawings for projects located in the United States.** This is non-negotiable. US plan sets, US trade standards, US terminology.
- Proven experience doing callouts/takeoffs and soliciting pricing from subcontractors
- Comfortable emailing and calling US-based subs and following up until you get a number
- Strong written English
- Able to work US Eastern Time hours when needed for sub follow-up
- Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar - tell us what you use
- Reliable internet and the ability to start immediately

## The Arrangement

- Starts as **project-based** work, beginning with the two restaurant remodels
- Strong performance turns this into a **full-time position within 60-90 days**
- Rate: $5-10 per hour based on experience. Higher end for project-based work; lower end if/when this converts to full-time. First assignment is likely about 20-30 hours this week.

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## HOW TO APPLY - READ CAREFULLY

There are three rules. All three are mandatory. If you miss any one of them, you will not be considered.

**RULE #1 - Read this entire post from beginning to end before applying.**

**RULE #2 - You must send in a video with your application.** No video, no interview. A phone camera is fine. We are not judging your production quality.

**RULE #3 - In that video, you must do two things:**

1. **State all three rules out loud** - Rule #1, Rule #2, and Rule #3.
2. **Tell us the exact experience and specific projects you have worked on in the United States** that you believe apply to this role and will help us. Name the project types, the trades you took off, the software you used, and what you were responsible for. Be specific. "I have 5 years of estimating experience" tells us nothing.

Keep the video under 5 minutes.

HOW TO SEND THE VIDEO (required):
1. Record on your phone.
2. Upload to Loom, Google Drive (anyone-with-link), or YouTube (unlisted).
3. Paste the full https link in your OnlineJobs application message / cover letter. Do not attach a huge video file. Do not say "I can send the video later." No link = automatic delete.

Example of what to paste:
Video: [paste your Loom or Drive or YouTube unlisted link here]

## Deadline

**All applications must be in by Monday, September 14, 9:00 AM Eastern Time.**

We are interviewing Monday and Tuesday and starting work immediately this week. Do not apply if you cannot start right away.

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Construction And Engineering Construction Project Manager Estimate

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Construction Estimator / Drawing Reader - US Commercial Projects (Project-Based, Can Become Full-Time)

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