Remote Construction Estimator Jobs
Remote Construction Estimator jobs are open across the U.S. in commercial construction, general contracting, specialty subcontracting, and infrastructure development, at companies that have built distributed estimating teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Altitude Services, and ProSource Restoration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Altitude Services LLC
Construction Estimator
Location: Remote in Texas / Travel throughout Texas required
Estimate the Work That Helps Preserve Texas History.
Altitude Services LLC is a Dallas-based construction company specializing in historical restoration, masonry, concrete, paint and coatings, plaster work, and commercial construction. Our work requires accuracy, patience, craftsmanship, and respect for historic structures, and we are looking for an estimator who can help us plan, price, and win the right projects.
We are hiring a Construction Estimator to support estimating across multiple scopes, including masonry, concrete, paint and coatings, plaster, restoration, and commercial construction. This role may be remote within Texas, but travel is required to visit project sites, review conditions, gather information, and understand the full scope of work. The ideal candidate has strong commercial construction estimating experience, can perform takeoffs, understands renovation or restoration complexity, and is comfortable working with detailed specifications and longer project timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents
- Perform takeoffs and prepare accurate estimates across multiple trade scopes
- Visit project sites throughout Texas to assess conditions and gather information
- Coordinate with leadership, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal support staff
- Understand project requirements related to historic restoration, commercial construction, and renovation work
- Help prepare pricing, budgets, proposals, and bid information
- Track details, documents, deadlines, and follow-up items throughout the estimating process
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external contacts
- Support process improvements as the estimating function grows
- Uphold company values of craftsmanship, integrity, respect, and preservation
- Firm grasp on production rates.
Qualifications
- 5+ Years of construction estimating experience preffered
- 3+ Years of commercial construction, subcontractor, self-perform, renovation, or restoration experience preferred
- Ability to estimate across multiple scopes such as concrete, masonry, plaster, paint, and coatings
- Strong takeoff, plan reading, and document review skills
- Comfortable with detailed paperwork, slower timelines, and historic preservation requirements
- Strong organization, follow-through, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while staying connected to the team
- Willing and able to travel throughout Texas, including driving to smaller towns and project locations
- Experience with historic restoration is a plus, but not required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred. Note: potential for a company vehicle in the future.
Pay and Benefits
- Full-Time. W-2 Employment
- Pay: $95,000 - $125,000 per year, based on experience
- Remote flexibility within Texas
- Travel required, with travel-related support/per diem as applicable
- Paid holidays. Six per year
- Opportunity to grow into a key estimating role within a specialized historic restoration company
Why Altitude Services LLC
Altitude Services LLC gives estimators the chance to work on projects that require more than basic pricing. Our work involves historic buildings, commercial clients, detailed scopes, and unique field conditions that require careful thinking and strong construction judgment. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership, support company growth, and eventually help remove estimating responsibilities from ownership. If you are detail-oriented, experienced in construction, and interested in meaningful restoration work, this role offers room to make a real impact.
Altitude Services LLC encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited2
- Altitude Services1A
- ProSource Restoration1P
- R. Thomas Construction1R
- Contractor Staffing Source1C
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote construction estimator jobs.
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage Estimating
- Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications
- Experience preparing bid packages and subcontractor scope letters
- Knowledge of CSI MasterFormat cost codes and construction cost databases
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- ASPE certification (Certified Professional Estimator) preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Remote Construction Estimator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote construction estimator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your sector and experience level and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so checking regularly and applying as soon as a role fits gives you a real advantage.
Show your software stack upfront
Remote construction estimator employers filter fast on tools. Name every platform you know, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, ProEst, Sage Estimating, and your level of proficiency in your resume summary and cover letter so hiring managers don't have to dig for it.
Build an async communication sample
Remote estimating teams coordinate over email, Slack, and shared project platforms rather than walkthroughs. Prepare a short writing sample, such as a scope clarification memo or a bid assumption summary, that shows you can communicate construction decisions clearly in writing without a call.
Prepare to demo a live takeoff remotely
Remote construction estimator interviews often include a screen-share takeoff exercise using digital plans. Practice walking a reviewer through your quantity calculations and markup logic in real time so you can show your method confidently over video without the friction of in-person whiteboarding.
Target firms with distributed project pipelines
Construction companies with projects across multiple states or regions are the most likely to have structured remote estimating workflows. Look for general contractors and specialty subcontractors that list multiple active project locations in job postings, which signals they already operate with distributed teams.
Remote Construction Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote construction estimator job?
Target general contractors, construction management firms, and specialty subcontractors that have distributed teams and use cloud-based takeoff and project management software. Remote employers screen for proficiency in tools like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or ProEst, strong written communication for async coordination with project managers, and the ability to produce accurate quantity takeoffs and bid packages independently without on-site check-ins.
Which companies hire remote construction estimators?
Employers currently hiring remote construction estimators include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Altitude Services, and ProSource Restoration, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote construction estimator roles tend to concentrate at established general contractors, national specialty subcontractors, and construction management firms that have standardized their estimating workflows around cloud-based platforms.
Can you get a remote construction estimator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level construction estimator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentoring. Your best path is to build takeoff samples using free or trial versions of estimating software, pursue an ASPE certification or relevant coursework, and target smaller subcontractors or residential construction firms whose remote workflows are simpler and more accessible for newer estimators.
Do you need a degree for remote construction estimator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated estimating accuracy, software proficiency, and a portfolio of completed bids more heavily than a formal degree. A construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying degree helps with senior roles, but candidates who can show clean takeoffs, bid-to-win history, and fluency in tools like Bluebeam or ProEst regularly compete successfully without one.
Which industries hire the most remote construction estimators?
Remote construction estimator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors hire construction estimators remotely because their project pipelines are geographically distributed and their estimating workflows are standardized enough to run entirely through digital plans and cloud-based takeoff platforms.
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