Project Estimator

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$6/hr - 9/hr

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Apr 17, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

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Blueprint Workforce is a U.S.-based workforce partner for construction, design, and trade businesses. We don't place generic virtual assistants. We place specialists into defined roles with structured onboarding, clear SOPs, and ongoing support.
We're hiring a Project Estimator to build takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid packages for U.S.-based general contractors, specialty contractors, and design-build firms.

This is a numbers role. You'll quantify materials, calculate labor, price assemblies, and build the estimates that determine whether your client wins work and protects margins. Accuracy and speed are both non-negotiable.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Perform material takeoffs from construction drawings, plans, and specifications
Build detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor scopes
Prepare bid packages, proposals, and estimate summaries for submission
Analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for completeness and competitiveness
Maintain and update cost databases, unit pricing, and historical project data
Review plans and specs to identify scope gaps, exclusions, and risk items
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and vendors during the estimating process
Support preconstruction planning with budget estimates and value engineering options

TOOLS YOU SHOULD KNOW (some or all):

-PlanSwift
-Bluebeam Revu
-RSMeans or similar cost data references
-Excel/Google Sheets (advanced: formulas, pivot tables, cost modeling)
-Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

-2+ years of experience in construction estimating, quantity surveying, or preconstruction support
-Strong proficiency in digital takeoff tools (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar)
-Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
-Understanding of U.S. construction methods, CSI divisions, and trade scopes
-Strong math and analytical skills; you catch errors before they become expensive
-Experience estimating residential, commercial, or specialty trade projects
-Strong written English communication for coordinating with U.S.-based teams
-You're detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and can manage multiple bids simultaneously
-You're comfortable working U.S. business hours (aligned with your client's time zone)
-Stable internet connection and a professional remote work setup

WHAT BLUEPRINT PROVIDES:

-Full-time, long-term placement (this is not project-based or seasonal)
-Structured 48-hour onboarding with role-specific training and SOPs
-Dedicated support specialist for your first 90 days
-Regular check-ins: Day 3, Day 30, Day 60, Day 90, then quarterly
-Payroll processed through Gusto (direct deposit)
-10 days PTO annually (after 90-day probation) + 5 sick days (available immediately)
-A company that invests in your success, not just your output

WHY BLUEPRINT IS DIFFERENT:

-Most offshore staffing companies hand you a job title and disappear. Blueprint doesn't.
-Every placement goes through an 81-question behavioral assessment matched across 6 dimensions. You're not just "available"; you're matched to a role where you'll actually perform and grow.
-You get structured onboarding, real support, and a team that treats you as a professional, not a commodity.
-We retain 98% of our placements at 6 months. That's not an a ---------- . It's because we build systems that set you up to succeed.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLY HERE: ----------

Complete your application through our platform. The process includes a behavioral assessment that matches you to the right role and the right client. No generic applications. No guessing.

If you're ready to be placed, not just hired, apply now.
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