Commercial Construction Estimator (Framing)

• Title: Commercial Construction Estimator
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $1,500–$2,500/month, depending on experience
• Time Zone: Pacific Time (PT)
• Working Hours: 40 hours/week; 8 hours/day
• Experience Level: Early Career to Senior — 3–8+ years

About the Company

The client is a commercial framing specialist focused on delivering high-quality framing work to general contractors across the US market.

The company is looking for an experienced Commercial Estimator to support its growing project volume. This role will take ownership of estimating, bidding, and pre-construction activities, allowing leadership to focus more on day-to-day operations, project execution, and business growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Commercial Estimator with hands-on experience estimating commercial or industrial construction projects , preferably with exposure to framing or structural scopes.

You will be responsible for performing detailed takeoffs, preparing bids, handling RFIs and submittals, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and supporting pre-construction activities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing a high volume of estimates, and communicating directly with clients when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial framing and construction projects

Prepare accurate and competitive bids and estimates

Review construction drawings, plans, specifications, and project scope

Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, revisions, and bid updates

Conduct vendor outreach to obtain pricing and project information

Coordinate with subcontractors regarding scope, pricing, and project requirements

Provide general pre-construction support and analysis

Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders when required

Manage multiple estimating assignments and support high-volume bidding

Complete as many estimates as project volume requires while maintaining accuracy

Work within client systems and construction software, including:

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

ProConnect

Procore

Revit

AutoCAD

Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records

Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential estimating risks

Collaborate with leadership and project teams to support successful project bids

Required Qualifications

3+ years of commercial or industrial construction estimating experience

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on commercial estimating experience

Experience with commercial construction projects is required

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Experience performing detailed takeoffs and preparing bids

Familiarity with at least one major construction estimating or bidding platform

Fluent English and Spanish , with native Spanish preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams

Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment

Strong organization, time management, and follow-through

Reliable internet connection and dedicated remote workspace

Willingness to commit to a 1-year agreement with a 2-week termination clause

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with commercial framing or structural estimating

Experience estimating framing scopes for general contractors

Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing

Experience with multiple construction bidding platforms

Experience coordinating directly with subcontractors and vendors

Experience working with US-based general contractors or construction companies

Familiarity with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, ProConnect, Procore, Revit, and AutoCAD

What Will Make You Stand Out

Proven track record working on commercial-only projects , rather than primarily residential work

Direct experience with commercial framing or structural scopes

Ability to manage a high volume of estimates without sacrificing accuracy

Comfortable communicating directly with US-based clients

Strong vendor and subcontractor coordination experience

Ability to independently manage an estimate from takeoff through bid submission

Strong Spanish communication skills and comfort working with Spanish-speaking leadership or team members

Demonstrated reliability and ability to consistently meet deadlines in a remote environment

Non-Negotiables

Fluent English and Spanish

Native Spanish speaker preferred

Civil Engineering degree or strong commercial estimating background

Minimum 3 years of commercial/industrial estimating experience

Commercial project experience — residential-only experience will not be sufficient

Familiarity with at least one major construction bidding/estimating platform

Reliable internet and ability to work full-time remotely

Availability for 40 hours/week