Construction Estimator

Location: St. Louis, MO (Crestwood Area)

Pay: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience

Position: Full-Time

Builders Stair Supply is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to assist with projects involving staircase installations, stair components, railing systems, and remodeling.

We are looking for someone with a strong construction background who can confidently read blueprints, perform accurate material takeoffs, and visit job sites to verify measurements and project requirements.

Experience with staircases, railings, or architectural millwork is highly desirable. However, candidates with solid estimating experience in residential construction, carpentry, remodeling, or related trades are encouraged to apply.

• Review and interpret construction blueprints, drawings, and project specifications.

• Perform accurate material takeoffs to determine project requirements.

• Visit residential and construction job sites to take measurements, assess existing conditions, and verify project dimensions.

• Prepare estimates for staircase components, railing systems, and related installation projects.

• Identify materials and components needed for new construction and renovation work.

• Ensure estimates accurately reflect project measurements, specifications, and scope.

• Communicate project details and measurement requirements with the appropriate team members.

• Previous professional experience in construction estimating.

• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction blueprints.

• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate material takeoffs.

• Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, measurements, and terminology.

• Ability and willingness to visit job sites to take and verify physical measurements.

• Strong mathematical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Experience estimating staircases, railings, or related construction projects.

• Familiarity with stair components, including treads, risers, stringers, balusters, handrails, and newel posts.

• Background in residential construction, finish carpentry, architectural millwork, or remodeling.

• Experience working with custom home builders, contractors, or residential renovation projects.

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction estimator who understands how construction projects come together, can accurately interpret blueprints, and is comfortable working both with plans and physically at job sites.

Stair industry experience is a plus, but demonstrated estimating ability, blueprint reading, and construction knowledge are the top priorities.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Architectural Millwork
• Building Materials
• Carpentry
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Mathematics
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Residential Construction
• Site Measurements
• Staircase Construction

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Construction Blueprints
• Estimating Software
• Laser Distance Meters
• Measuring Tools
• Tape Measures
• Microsoft Excel