Pre-Construction Coordinator, Estimator – Residential, High End
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Job Description
Remote pre-construction estimator coordinating detailed budgets, bids, schedules, and handoffs for an Oregon high-end residential remodeling company.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed construction estimates using Buildertrend and other industry-standard estimating tools
- Coordinate pre-construction activities, including site assessments, material take-offs, subcontractor bidding, and scope clarification
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal team members to gather accurate project information
- Review drawings, contracts, specifications, and bid documents to identify scope gaps, risks, missing information, and value-engineering opportunities
- Assist in building project schedules in Buildertrend and ensure pre-construction milestones are completed on time
- Maintain accurate and organized records of bids, proposals, contracts, vendor pricing, and project documentation
- Communicate estimate status, open items, risks, deadlines, and next steps to internal teams
- Support a smooth handoff from pre-construction to production
- Help convert client needs, drawings, site details, budgets, schedules, and trade partner input into clear, organized, executable project plans
- Reduce surprises, improve project readiness, and support successful high-end residential remodeling projects
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience as an estimator for residential projects in the USA market
- At least 5 years of experience as an estimator, remotely or on-site
- Proven experience in construction estimating, project coordination, or pre-construction support
- Deep residential estimating expertise; commercial-only estimating experience is not suitable
- Familiarity with Buildertrend or similar construction management software
- Strong understanding of construction documents, scopes of work, scheduling, contracts, and site coordination
- Experience working with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, clients, or field teams
- Exceptional organizational ability and experience managing multiple projects or estimates simultaneously
- Professional-level fluency in English for frequent video and phone calls with clients, vendors, and internal teams
- Experience working with Oregon clients
- Ability to work in the Pacific U.S. timezone
- Resume must be formatted in English
Benefits:
- 100% remote work
- Full-time schedule with Pacific Time Zone flexibility
- Opportunity for real upward mobility and long-term growth
- Independent contractor flexibility, with responsibility for own equipment, taxes, and benefits
