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Dedicated Construction Estimator

A dedicated estimator embedded directly with your team, fully integrated estimating and project control support, starting at just $1,500 per month. A trade estimator handles the dedicated construction scope, confirms the fee before starting, and lists every assumption and exclusion.

A dedicated cost estimator, just for you

Like an in-house team member, without the overhead

Some clients prefer having a dedicated construction estimator embedded directly with their team, someone who works closely with internal project resources to deliver fully integrated estimating and project control support.

Through this kind of collaboration, we go beyond just providing accurate bid estimates. We also offer consultancy on cost understanding, project decision-making, and strategies to increase profit potential.

By subscribing to our monthly takeoff package, you get access to a dedicated estimator who works remotely, just like an in-house team member, available whenever you need them. This setup saves you the cost of salaries, bonuses, benefits, and insurance that come with a full-time hire.

Estimator Expert is committed to meeting our clients' estimating needs however we can. With a team of certified expert estimators and 15 years of experience working with residential, commercial, industrial, and civil contractors, we ensure accurate, timely project delivery every time.

Dedicated construction estimator working on detailed cost estimates across dual monitors

Starting at $1,500/month

Subscribe to our monthly takeoff packages

Get a dedicated expert construction estimator working for you, remotely, on your terms.

Market-Competitive Rates

Starting at just $1,500/month, a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

Save Up To 60%

Save up to 60% compared to hiring an in-house estimator with salary, benefits, and overhead.

Customized Service

We work with your CSI format, cost codes, and material codes, fully tailored to your workflow.

Full Confidentiality

Your plans, pricing, and project data stay completely confidential, guaranteed.

Starting at just $1,500 per month

Contact us at Info@estimatorexpert.com or call +1 (346) 358-6424 , or upload your plans and we'll send a quote within 5 minutes.

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Full-scope support

What your dedicated construction estimator can do for you

All CSI divisions

Trade-specialist construction estimators

We provide specialized estimators for all CSI divisions.

Sitework

Masonry

Concrete

Electrical

Mechanical

Ductwork

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Drywall

Painting

Flooring

Roofing

Lumber

Millwork

Precast

Cabinetry

Doors & Windows

Structural Steel

Framing

The advantage

Why choose a dedicated construction estimator?

As competition in the construction industry grows, many contractors struggle to keep up with new bidding opportunities due to the complexity of the process and limited time to prepare proposals. An accurate estimate is essential to avoid the risks of overbidding or underbidding, which is why having an experienced, dedicated estimator handle bid preparation, bid filing, and network profile management can make a real difference.

Architects, too, are often required to deliver designs within a client's set budget, making reliable cost estimates essential at every stage, from schematic design through design development and construction documents. A dedicated estimator provides that consistency and accuracy throughout the entire process.

Hiring and training an in-house estimator comes with real overhead, salaries, benefits, management overhead, and more. These added costs often get passed on to clients through higher quotes, putting contractors at a competitive disadvantage. A dedicated remote estimator, by contrast, gives you the same level of commitment and quality without the added financial burden.

This means you save on overhead and recurring employment costs, while still getting a dedicated estimator who's genuinely invested in your business. Our estimators bring real market experience and prior project knowledge, delivering not just detailed, accurate estimates, but also valuable guidance on generating new project leads.

Technology

Software our estimators use

PlanSwift
Bluebeam
Quest Estimating
RS Means
FastPIPE
FastDUCT
IMHS Mark Systems
Trimble

Our clients

Who we work with

Dedicated estimating support for every type of construction professional.

Residential Contractors

Single-family homes, multi-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, remodeling contractors, builders

Commercial Contractors

Public projects, offices, warehouses, skyscrapers, healthcare, institutional, retail, religious buildings

Subcontractors

Concrete, masonry, sitework, drywall, painting, HVAC, ductwork, insulation, plumbing, electrical, and lumber contractors

Others

Suppliers, architects, developers

Case study

How a California contracting company cut costs and improved efficiency

Problem

A lumber contracting company needed a full-time estimator to manage their bidding process, an experienced professional that would have cost them around $8,000 per month.

Solution

We assigned a dedicated estimator to handle bid estimates, bid filing, and their bidding network profile, while also supporting marketing lead generation, project scheduling, and change order management.

Outcome

By subscribing to our monthly takeoff package at just $1,500 per month, the company significantly cut overhead costs while improving their estimating efficiency , leading to a higher bid volume and more wins over time.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much do you charge for a monthly takeoff package?+

Pricing starts at $1,500 per month. Call us at +1 (346) 358-6424 or email Info@estimatorexpert.com for a quick quote based on your project's scope.

What format do you deliver estimates in?+

We deliver estimates and material takeoffs in CSI MasterFormat, UniFormat, or your own customized format, using either our standard Excel templates or your preferred cost codes and material codes. Pricing is based on RS Means and our own location-based database, with on-demand local vendor pricing also available.

What are your service areas?+

We've delivered estimating services across the USA & Canada, including New York, New Jersey, California, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, Washington, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oregon, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.

Looking to hire a construction project estimator? Estimator Expert is the right choice for the job.

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Get a dedicated expert construction estimator working for you, starting at just $1,500 per month. Call +1 (346) 358-6424 or upload your plans today.

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