Job Description

Job Title

Estimator – Residential Remodeling

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Location

Saddle Brook, NJ (HQ) projects throughout Northern New Jersey

Salary Range

$80,000 – $120,000 base - Commission Potential Total Pay: $150,000 – $300,000+

Position Summary

The Estimator is the first critical touchpoint in our design-build process, guiding homeowners from initial concept through a signed contract. You will translate client goals and field takeoffs into detailed scopes, budgets, and timelines while safeguarding gross-margin targets. By partnering with vendors, trade partners, and our production team, you create proposals that set projects up for success. Your blend of technical expertise and persuasive communication drives both client confidence and company revenue.

Company Summary

On the Spot Home Improvements is a home remodeling firm that transforms homes with craftsmanship, transparency, and white-glove service. We believe great projects start with great people and a culture of continuous improvement. Our mission is simple: deliver a stress-free remodeling experience that homeowners rave about while creating rewarding careers for our team. Core values include Integrity, Accountability, Craft Excellence, and Teamwork, which guide every decision on and off the job site.

Objectives (Key Duties)

• Conduct in-home consultations to capture project goals, site conditions, and client budget
• Perform detailed takeoffs from field measurements, drawings, and digital plans
• Develop fixed-price estimates with transparent line-item breakouts and allowances
• Prepare conceptual schedules and phasing plans to validate timelines with production
• Source and validate material pricing; negotiate favorable terms with vendors
• Solicit subcontractor bids, review scopes for gaps, and verify certificates of insurance
• Present proposals to homeowners, address objections, and secure signed contracts
• Update CRM and estimating software with all client interactions and revisions
• Collaborate with designers and architects to reconcile aesthetics with budget
• Handoff awarded projects to the Project Manager with complete scope and cost data
• Monitor market pricing trends and update cost databases quarterly
• Provide value-engineering options that preserve design intent when needed
• Conduct post-project reviews to compare estimated versus actual costs and refine templates
• Uphold company brand standards in all client meetings, documents, and communications

Competencies (Skills & Attributes)

• Expert ability to read blueprints, specifications, and residential code requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and cloud-based estimating or takeoff software
• Strong math and analytical skills for cost modeling and margin analysis
• Persuasive presenter who can build trust and close contracts in person or via video call
• Detail-oriented commitment to error-free proposals
• Time-management strength to juggle multiple estimates and strict bid deadlines
• Collaborative mindset to work smoothly with design, production, and vendors
• Negotiation savvy for subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Familiarity with CRM systems and disciplined data-entry habits
• Continuous-improvement attitude; seeks feedback and implements best practices

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• Five or more years estimating or construction-management experience in residential remodeling preferred
• Proven history of closing projects from $50 k to $1 M with strong client-satisfaction scores

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, enter attics or crawlspaces, and measure existing conditions during site visits
• Stand or walk through job sites for up to six hours per day
• Lift and handle plan sets, material samples, or equipment up to 30 lbs

Commitment to Diversity

On the Spot Home Improvements is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team where every voice is respected and empowered to contribute.

Benefits

• Medical
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Company car, fuel card, and estimating tools
• Sales-based commissions with no earnings cap
• Paid professional development and licensing support
• Branded apparel, modern tools, and cloud software to streamline your day

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and the source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to [email protected] . Apply today and help homeowners bring their dream remodels to life.

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