What your construction estimator can take off your plate.
Give your project team the space to focus on delivery. Your estimator owns the detail behind the next opportunity.
- Quantity takeoffs from plans and specs
- Material cost research and pricing
- Labor hour calculations
- Bid package preparation
- Subcontractor quote analysis
- Change order pricing
- Project timeline estimation
- Cost database maintenance
Tools that fit your workflow
Discuss the systems your team uses so we can look for the right practical experience.
Experience to look for.
We match construction experience, trade knowledge, and working hours to your projects.
- 5+ years estimating experience
- PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, ProEst
- Understanding of CSI MasterFormat divisions
- Residential and/or commercial specialization
- US construction market pricing familiarity
A closer look, before you meet.
Your shortlist should help you make a confident decision. Here is how we evaluate the work behind the résumé.
- Sample takeoff assessment on a real plan set
- PlanSwift or Bluebeam proficiency test
- Accuracy evaluation vs. known project costs
- Reference checks with general contractors
- Trade-specific specialization interview
What should you budget?
Compare the typical options below. Scope, experience, and working hours will shape the final cost.
Local Estimator (US)
Extremely competitive local market
Independent Estimator
Per-project only, no team integration
RealHires Remote Estimator
$0 upfrontFull-time embedded, 3-day delivery
Indicative ranges from our role guide. We’ll discuss the placement fee and your requirements before starting a search.
A few good questions.
Can a remote estimator understand US pricing?
Yes. Our estimators work with RSMeans, regional material indexes, and your historical bid data to price accurately for your local market.
What software do they use?
PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, ProEst, RSMeans, and MS Excel are standard. We match specialization to your existing workflow.
How much bid volume can one estimator handle?
A single embedded estimator typically doubles a GC's monthly bid capacity — from ~8 bids to 16+ per month.
What if the estimator makes a costly mistake?
Our lifetime replacement guarantee covers fit and quality. We also require estimators to work under your project manager's final review for the first 30 days.
What's the cost vs. a local estimator?
$3,500–$5,500/month vs. $70K–$100K/year plus benefits — a 40–50% total savings.
