Job Title: Construction Estimator Our client is a California-based general contractor that focuses on commercial painting, coatings, windows, doors, exterior building improvements, and renovations for the hospitality industry.

Our client is growing its preconstruction team. They need a detail-oriented construction professional. You should have a background in architecture, civil engineering, construction engineering, or a similar field. This role is not a typical administrative assistant job. You need to understand construction drawings, specifications, estimating, and quantity takeoffs. You will help build a reliable, technology-driven estimating operation.

Responsibilities Of The Role - Read and understand architectural, structural, and construction drawings.

- Review full plan sets, specifications, schedules, details, and addenda.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for painting, coatings, drywall, siding, windows, doors, and general renovation work.
- Find differences between drawings, specifications, schedules, and presente quantities.
- Check takeoff quantities against specific drawing sheets, details, and specifications.
- Identify missing information, scope gaps, exclusions, and possible change orders.
- Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) when drawings are incomplete or conflict.
- Review and create drawings, sketches, markups, and scope clarification documents using CAD or PDF software.
- Develop detailed estimates using company Excel templates and pricing standards.
- Use ChatGPT and AI tools to speed up plan reviews, quantity takeoffs, scope analysis, and estimating.
- Independently check AI-generated information against original construction documents.
- Keep accurate source references for every major quantity and scope item.
- Verify measurements, calculations, material quantities, and estimate completeness before internal review.




- Use consistent estimating methods across projects.
- Clearly show verified quantities, assumptions, allowances, and items needing clarification.
- Monitor incoming Invitations to Bid (ITBs), contractor bid portals, and estimating opportunities.
- Screen opportunities based on company requirements, geographic areas, project types, and bid deadlines.
- Download and organize plans, specifications, addenda, and supporting documents.
- Create and manage estimating projects in Asana.
- Track bid deadlines, outstanding RFIs, estimating progress, and proposal submissions.
- Coordinate with project managers and company leadership on bid priorities.
- Maintain an organized estimating pipeline and historical estimate database.

Required Experience And Qualifications - Degree or significant professional training in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.

- Proven experience reading and understanding U.S. construction drawings.
- Experience producing construction quantity takeoffs and estimates.
- Ability to read architectural plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and construction details.
- Ability to prepare or modify CAD drawings and construction markups.
- Strong skills in Excel.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, or similar construction software.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to independently verify technical information.




- Strong written English communication skills.
- Comfortable learning ChatGPT, Asana, and other AI-powered workflows.

Preferred Skills - Experience estimating commercial construction projects in the United States.

- Experience with commercial painting, exterior coatings, windows, doors, siding, or hotel renovations.
- Familiarity with California construction practices and prevailing wage projects.
- Experience reviewing architectural specifications and preparing RFIs.
- Experience with Revit or other BIM software.
- Previous experience supporting a U.S.-based general contractor. Personality - You can take a complete construction plan set and independently identify the applicable scope of work.
- You can review all relevant plans, details, schedules, specifications, and addenda.
- You can produce accurate and traceable quantity takeoffs.
- You can identify discrepancies, missing scope, and potential estimating risks.
- You can prepare a complete preliminary estimate using established templates.
- You can organize the project and supporting documents in Asana.
- You can deliver a clean estimating package ready for management review.
- Accuracy, completeness, and source verification are more important than speed.
- You are excited about AI but understand that AI-generated measurements, quantities, and scope interpretations must be verified against original construction documents.
- You combine construction knowledge, technical drawing skills, and technology to deliver accurate, repeatable results. Software & Tools - Excel - AutoCAD - Bluebeam - PlanSwift - STACK - ChatGPT - Asana - Revit (preferred) Schedule Full-time Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET Salary And Benefits - Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.
- Full-time remote opportunity.

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