Construction Estimator

Summary of Responsibilities

You'll estimate all remodeling projects and change orders, manage subcontractor bids and trade walk-throughs, and serve as the constructability bridge between our design and production teams. You'll track job costs, maintain project schedules, and ensure every estimate is accurate enough to protect margins — with no downstream fix for a pricing error.

• Estimate all remodeling projects and change orders — from schematic design through final contract
• Lead subcontractor walk-throughs, solicit bids, and issue purchase orders
• Review scope, drawings, and sub bids line-by-line to catch discrepancies before they become costly problems
• Track job costs and ensure estimates fall within the 30–38% gross margin target
• Prepare and present change orders to clients within 3 days of request
• Serve as constructability consultant to the design team — flagging what can't be built before drawings are finalized
• Maintain project master calendar showing all jobs in queue, design, and production
• Conduct project handoff meetings with the Project Manager, including complete job folder package
• Handle field RFIs related to scope, design questions, and hidden conditions
• Compile and present lessons learned at post-project review meetings

• 5+ years of residential remodeling experience
• Estimating or project management experience
• High attention to detail — you instinctively check every line
• Self-directed and organized — you manage your own workload without hand-holding
• Tech savvy - proficient with Job Tread or similar estimating software, MS Suite, AI tools
• Strong communication skills — written, in-person, and on the phone with subs and clients

• Base salary: $75,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance bonus:
  Objective bonus plan tied to project and company performance
• Health & dental:
  Company pays 50% of employee premium
• 401(k):
  Company match (eligible after 90 days)
• Paid time off:
  Starts at 8 days, negotiable, increases with tenure
• Paid holidays: 6 holidays + full week off between Christmas and New Year's
• Work-life balance
• Growth path:
  Clear trajectory to Production Manager, Operations Manager

Hercules Design & Build provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hercules Design & Build complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.