Estimator

About the role

Bluestem Remodeling is seeking an Estimator to own the cost and budget process across their residential remodeling projects. This role requires a disciplined thinker who can work from incomplete information and produce reliable cost ranges early, then refine them into detailed project budgets as the design matures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate budget ranges from schematic designs, concept drawings, and scope descriptions
• Produce detailed project estimates from construction documents, including scope drafting, trade pricing, and final cost assembly
• Identify cost risks, allowance gaps, and scope ambiguities before projects go to contract
• Solicit and level trade bids; maintain vendor and subcontractor relationships
• Refine estimates through design phases, flagging material changes to budget as scope evolves
• Track budget status, open items, and deliverable deadlines across multiple concurrent projects
• Communicate proactively with designers, project leads, and management when budgets are at risk or information is missing
• Maintain organized estimate files, bid documentation, and pricing records
• Identify and close gaps in project information before they become schedule or cost problems
• Work within Buildertrend (or similar platform) to manage estimates, documentation, and trade bids
• Maintain estimate templates, unit cost libraries, and pricing tools
• Be open to evolving estimating tools, including AI-assisted cost range tools and structured take-off workflows

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential remodeling or custom residential construction estimating experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce budget ranges from incomplete information and full estimates from construction documents
• Strong understanding of residential construction systems, sequencing, and trade costs
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple estimates across concurrent projects
• Clear, proactive communication — comfortable delivering difficult budget news early
• High proficiency with spreadsheets and construction cost tools
• Preferred: Experience with Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Procore, JobTread, or similar platform, Background in design-build remodeling, including collaboration with interior designers or architects, Field carpentry or hands-on remodeling background, Familiarity with structured estimating workflows and cost database maintenance

About Bluestem Remodeling

Bluestem Remodeling is a 25-year residential remodeling and custom building company serving the Twin Cities metro area. They specialize in highly detailed, design-driven remodeling projects delivered through a collaborative, client-centered process. Their work combines thoughtful design, technical craftsmanship, careful planning, and strong communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 – $95,000 per year
• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and a brief note about why this role interests you to: careers@BluestemRemodeling.com

Bluestem Remodeling is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.