Commercial Estimator & Business Development

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Sales and Business Development
ScaleSource

ScaleSource

ScaleSource is a staffing and recruiting company that helps businesses grow their teams with high-performing remote professionals. They offer a cost-effective solution by handling the recruitment process and providing full-time remote team members at 7...

Professional Services
11-50

Description

  • Source commercial opportunities through bid platforms, GC plan rooms, and public procurement portals.
  • Prospect and build relationships with general contractors, developers, property managers, and municipal buyers.
  • Review architectural and civil drawings to determine project scope and requirements.
  • Perform material takeoffs for fencing, gates, posts, railing systems, and related materials.
  • Prepare preliminary estimates using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, STACK, Excel, or similar tools.
  • Qualify opportunities based on scope, geography, timeline, and budget feasibility.
  • Build and maintain an organized pipeline of prospects and active bids in the CRM.
  • Follow up on bids, proposals, pending decisions, and awarded projects.
  • Track submitted, pending, won, and lost bids with accurate records and next steps.
  • Prepare estimating information and handoffs for sales leadership.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, bidding, or a related construction role.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and civil blueprints.
  • Experience performing construction takeoffs and developing rough estimates.
  • Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, STACK, or similar estimating software.
  • Comfort with cold outreach, prospecting, and consistent follow-up.
  • Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Experience managing bids and prospects in a CRM or tracking system.
  • Ability to balance business development with detailed estimating responsibilities.
  • Professional home office setup and reliable internet.
  • Introductory video submission is required; fencing, railing, steel, sitework, U.S. contractor, CRM, procurement, or bid-platform experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Remote work from anywhere in the world.
  • $1,250 USD/month for the first 90 days, increasing to $1,500 USD/month afterward.
  • Monday–Friday schedule, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM across PST, CST, or EST.
  • Opportunities for raises, long-term stability, and advancement based on performance.
  • Direct exposure to U.S. construction and franchise operators.
  • Experience across commercial estimating, bidding, prospecting, and relationship management.

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