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Remote Estimator jobs are open across construction, engineering, insurance, and manufacturing at remote-first firms and distributed project teams hiring at every level, from junior estimators building their first project budgets to senior estimators leading complex bids. Employers hiring remotely right now include SOLV Energy, Jobot, and Core & Main. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview:
Senior Estimator(s) perform day-to-day functions for the firm’s estimating activities including, but not limited to, serving as the estimating lead on various projects. Responsibilities includes pre-bid attendance as needed, bid management, vendor databases, cost databases, estimating software, and estimating best practices. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in construction estimating. The candidate should possess an understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings (P&ID, PFD, etc.) and project specifications. The candidate should be able to understand risk assessment analysis and have proven estimating experience in multiple markets and geographic locations.
Location: This is a fully remote position and may be based anywhere within the United States. The role supports our operations both nationally and internationally. Candidates must be available to work during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM in their local time zone. Specific working hours will be finalized in coordination with the hiring team.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national General Contractor / Construction Management Firm, and MasTec’s Vertical construction arm. As a MasTec company, we maintain international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean to service the most complex of projects within the industries we serve which include industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial. As a MasTec Company, Lemartec is able to serve our diversified customer base through a network of 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean. With experience working in all 16 disciplines of construction, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities:
- Prepare complete quantity take-offs, ensuring all items incorporated in the assigned scopes and priced
- Interpret project documents to prepare clear, complete and competitive estimates, general conditions, and bid
- Informs preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives, and develops a plan to meet stated goals.
- Manages multiple projects
- Value Engineer solutions to meet client’s budgetary
- Participates in identifying qualified subcontractors, and establishing and maintaining bid solicitation lists.
- Attends all preconstruction meetings with the design team and client on behalf of
- Fills in design gaps with assumptions that align with the design intent of the
- Responsible for tracking cost at various stages of the projects lifecycle.
- Prepares project clarifications and bid assumptions for submission to Owner.
- Investigates local market conditions and their effect on cost and
- Coordination with other company executives to help effectuate the firm’s strategic planning effort.
- Develop department protocol for best estimating practices.
- Must have excellent planning, organizational and coordinating skills.
- Attend technical and professional meetings and seminars as necessary.
- Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals.
- Work to achieve the department objectives and ensure career path
- Represent company vision when presenting to potential clients, detailing Lemartec’s capabilities in connection with business development
- Collaborate closely with Lemartec’s Building Systems on all related metal building pricing efforts.
- Ensure quality of services meets project requirements.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties.
- Provide risk and cost comparison analysis on estimates.
- LEED AP
- Scheduling Programs (Microsoft Projects preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- CAD and BIM experience preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years of estimating on construction projects required
Minimum of 5 years estimating data center projects required
3 years experience working on design of data centers preferred
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
- Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
- Proven hands on experience in estimating.
- Ability to independently produce conceptual estimates
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment.
- Must have project scheduling and document control experience.
- Demonstrate an expertise relative to constructability as applied to construction methods and materials, and the economics involved with advance knowledge of construction, construction management, and design-build construction obtained through a combination of experience and education.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional
- Experience with the following software:
- Microsoft Project, P6 or equivalent
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
- Estimating software (SAGE/Timberline and On-Screen Take Off)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log in to your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Service Line (UKG): Name: LEM-Lemartec Corporation
Overview:
Senior Estimator(s) perform day-to-day functions for the firm’s estimating activities including, but not limited to, serving as the estimating lead on various projects. Responsibilities includes pre-bid attendance as needed, bid management, vendor databases, cost databases, estimating software, and estimating best practices. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in construction estimating. The candidate should possess an understanding of contractual requirements, conceptual estimating, design drawings (P&ID, PFD, etc.) and project specifications. The candidate should be able to understand risk assessment analysis and have proven estimating experience in multiple markets and geographic locations.
Location: This is a fully remote position and may be based anywhere within the United States. The role supports our operations both nationally and internationally. Candidates must be available to work during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM in their local time zone. Specific working hours will be finalized in coordination with the hiring team.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national General Contractor / Construction Management Firm, and MasTec’s Vertical construction arm. As a MasTec company, we maintain international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean to service the most complex of projects within the industries we serve which include industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial. As a MasTec Company, Lemartec is able to serve our diversified customer base through a network of 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean. With experience working in all 16 disciplines of construction, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities:
- Prepare complete quantity take-offs, ensuring all items incorporated in the assigned scopes and priced
- Interpret project documents to prepare clear, complete and competitive estimates, general conditions, and bid
- Informs preconstruction staff of project requirements and owner directives, and develops a plan to meet stated goals.
- Manages multiple projects
- Value Engineer solutions to meet client’s budgetary
- Participates in identifying qualified subcontractors, and establishing and maintaining bid solicitation lists.
- Attends all preconstruction meetings with the design team and client on behalf of
- Fills in design gaps with assumptions that align with the design intent of the
- Responsible for tracking cost at various stages of the projects lifecycle.
- Prepares project clarifications and bid assumptions for submission to Owner.
- Investigates local market conditions and their effect on cost and
- Coordination with other company executives to help effectuate the firm’s strategic planning effort.
- Develop department protocol for best estimating practices.
- Must have excellent planning, organizational and coordinating skills.
- Attend technical and professional meetings and seminars as necessary.
- Establish timelines and estimating goals for effective and timely submittals.
- Work to achieve the department objectives and ensure career path
- Represent company vision when presenting to potential clients, detailing Lemartec’s capabilities in connection with business development
- Collaborate closely with Lemartec’s Building Systems on all related metal building pricing efforts.
- Ensure quality of services meets project requirements.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration on estimates between all disciplines and parties.
- Provide risk and cost comparison analysis on estimates.
- LEED AP
- Scheduling Programs (Microsoft Projects preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- CAD and BIM experience preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years of estimating on construction projects required
Minimum of 5 years estimating data center projects required
3 years experience working on design of data centers preferred
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
- Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
- Proven hands on experience in estimating.
- Ability to independently produce conceptual estimates
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment.
- Must have project scheduling and document control experience.
- Demonstrate an expertise relative to constructability as applied to construction methods and materials, and the economics involved with advance knowledge of construction, construction management, and design-build construction obtained through a combination of experience and education.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional
- Experience with the following software:
- Microsoft Project, P6 or equivalent
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
- Estimating software (SAGE/Timberline and On-Screen Take Off)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log in to your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Service Line (UKG): Name: LEM-Lemartec Corporation
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Who's Hiring
- SOLV Energy48
- Jobot4
- Core & Main4
- Turner Construction Company4
- ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS3A
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate16
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Distribution & Wholesale4
- Manufacturing2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote estimator jobs.
- Proficiency in takeoff and estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Timberline
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Two to five years of estimating experience in a relevant sector such as construction or manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Certification such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or LEED accreditation preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost modeling, bid summaries, and variance analysis
Tips for Your Remote Estimator Job Search
Show your estimating software skills upfront
Remote employers can't watch you work, so list every takeoff and estimating tool you use, such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or RSMeans, in the skills section of your resume. Naming the software you know removes the biggest hiring uncertainty for a distributed team.
Include a sample estimate in your application
Attach an anonymized takeoff or bid summary you've produced so hiring managers can assess your accuracy before an interview. Remote roles attract more applicants than office roles, and a concrete work sample moves your application past the initial screen faster than a resume alone.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote 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 close quickly when a team is small and distributed, so applying within the first few days matters.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote estimating teams screen candidates through written technical assessments or video submissions before a live call. Practice explaining your estimating process clearly in writing, because remote managers evaluate whether you can communicate a bid rationale without a whiteboard or in-person walkthrough.
Target companies with distributed project teams
Remote estimator roles concentrate at firms running projects across multiple states or regions where centralizing estimators on-site makes no logistical sense. Search for construction management firms, engineering consultancies, and restoration companies that list offices in several states, as those organizations have built workflows around remote estimating.
Remote Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote estimator job?
Remote estimator roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and precise written communication alongside technical estimating skills. Remote employers screen heavily for proficiency in takeoff and estimating software, the ability to interpret plans independently, and a history of delivering accurate bids without in-person oversight. A portfolio of completed estimates or a record of project wins strengthens any remote application significantly.
Which companies hire remote estimators?
Remote estimator roles are posted by SOLV Energy, Jobot, and Core & Main and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Companies hiring this role remotely tend to be distributed construction firms, remote-first engineering consultancies, and insurance or restoration companies that run estimating operations across multiple regions from a central team.
Can you get a remote estimator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level estimator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Companies that hire entry-level remote estimators often look for completed coursework in construction management or cost engineering, demonstrated software skills in tools like Bluebeam or PlanSwift, and a sample estimate or capstone project that shows you can read plans and produce a bid.
Do you need a degree for remote estimator jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh proven estimating software skills, a portfolio of accurate takeoffs, and direct experience reading construction drawings as seriously as a formal degree. A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field helps for senior roles, but many remote estimating positions are open to candidates who can demonstrate results through past project work or a strong technical assessment.
Which industries hire the most remote estimators?
The sectors hiring the most remote estimators are Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed estimating teams because projects are spread across regions, making remote coordination more efficient than centralizing estimators at a single office.
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