What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Residential Construction Estimator - US Project Experience Required position at Modern Shaker Homes?
Modern Shaker Homes develops thoughtfully designed homes and building packages, with a focus on smaller starter homes and accessory dwelling units.
We are seeking an experienced construction estimator who understands US residential construction, produces accurate material takeoffs and communicates proactively. You should be comfortable asking questions, identifying missing information and explaining the assumptions behind your work.
Location: Remote; applicants worldwide welcome
Engagement: Project-based
Compensation: $12 - $18 depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Review residential drawings, specifications and revisions.
- Prepare detailed material takeoffs - measured quantities of materials needed for construction.
- Prepare material-only estimates using documented pricing sources.
- Separate MSH package components from materials and work supplied by others.
- Identify missing details, scope gaps and potential double-counting.
- Maintain organized spreadsheets showing quantities, units, assumptions, exclusions and revisions.
- Provide progress updates and raise questions early.
- Update estimates when plans, specifications or pricing change.
- Full project estimate experience a plus.
Required qualifications
- Demonstrated experience estimating US residential construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and trade sequencing.
- Ability to read architectural and structural drawings and work accurately in US customary units.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and relevant takeoff software.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Reliable, proactive communication and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.
Experience with small homes, ADUs, timber-frame construction or home-package systems would be helpful.
To apply, please provide the ff in the form link below:
1. A short summary of your US residential estimating experience, including project types and states.
2. One or two redacted examples of material takeoffs and estimates you personally prepared.
3. The software you use and whether you have your own licenses.
4. Your location, time zone, availability and expected rate.
5. A brief explanation of how you handle missing plan details and obtain location-specific pricing.
- Apply through: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyRth1SF_EJHM8gyxNfBjDdcoJNs5DFerW79F1Lcma0fuhVQ/viewform?usp=header
Salary : $12 - $18