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Remote Quantity Takeoff Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Estimator

Fargo, ND · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Springfield, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Peoria, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

Senior Estimator

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance ... TM1 #LI-Remote #Dunnett Bay #Herlighy #Lorig #Granite #Kiewit #Helm #Constructors #IHC ...

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How much do remote quantity takeoff jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote quantity takeoff in the United States is $64,899.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Quantity Takeoff Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Quantity Takeoff Specialist, you need a strong background in construction estimating, blueprint reading, and mathematics, often supported by a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with digital takeoff software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or On-Screen Takeoff, as well as proficiency in Excel, is typically required. Detail orientation, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for accuracy and coordination with project teams. These competencies ensure precise cost estimations, minimize errors, and facilitate smooth project planning and execution in a remote work environment.

What is the difference between Remote Quantity Takeoff vs Remote Estimator?

AspectRemote Quantity TakeoffRemote Estimator
CredentialsTypically requires construction or engineering knowledge, certifications like estimating or CAD experienceRequires similar credentials, often with additional cost analysis or project management certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily uses CAD, estimating software, and spreadsheets remotelyUses estimating software, spreadsheets, and project management tools remotely
Industry UsageCommon in construction, civil engineering, and architecture firmsWidely used in construction, subcontracting, and general contracting companies

Remote Quantity Takeoff involves calculating material quantities from plans, while Remote Estimator focuses on preparing cost estimates based on those quantities. Both roles often overlap but serve different stages of project planning. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right remote position in the construction industry.

What is a Remote Quantity Takeoff?

A Remote Quantity Takeoff is the process of estimating and quantifying materials, labor, and costs for a construction project, performed by a specialist working remotely rather than on-site. Using digital plans and specialized software, remote quantity takeoff professionals analyze architectural and engineering drawings to generate detailed lists of required materials and measurements. This service helps contractors, builders, and architects create accurate budgets and bids while saving time by eliminating the need for physical site visits.

What are common challenges faced by remote quantity takeoff professionals, and how can they be managed?

Remote quantity takeoff professionals often encounter challenges such as interpreting project documents without direct site access, ensuring accurate measurements, and maintaining clear communication with project teams. To manage these, it’s important to use reliable digital takeoff software, establish regular check-ins with project managers and estimators, and clarify any uncertainties in project drawings early on. Proactively sharing updates and asking questions helps maintain accuracy and builds trust with remote teams.
Infographic showing various Remote Quantity Takeoff job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,899 per year, or $31.2 per hour.
Senior Estimator (Civil/Structures)

Senior Estimator (Civil/Structures)

William Charles Construction

Indianapolis, IN • On-site, Remote

$140K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Overview

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an experienced Senior Estimator with extensive estimating background with heavy civil, highways and roadways.

Civil Heavy Highway Estimator duties include providing accurate takeoff and cost estimates for heavy highway roadway including earthwork, aggregates, underground and paving.

**This position is ideally based in one of our local offices: Rockford IL, Indianapolis IN or Springfield, IL.

**A remote/hybrid arrangement is available with the right experience preferably with Indiana or Illinois DOT experience. Depending on residing location, travel may be increased.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 


Responsibilities
  • Review, analyze and interpret contract documents for complete understanding of the work and owner deliverables to provide accurate, detailed cost estimates.
  • Review opportunity pursuits and develop preliminary budget estimate and itemized summary for go/no-go evaluation.
  • Identify critical issues and develop risk exposure summary with associated cost impacts
  • Provide creative and innovative thinking to analyze and develop strategy and value engineering solutions.
  • Effective communication and interaction with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Perform and review quantity takeoff comparisons to provide evaluation for accuracy and acceptance
  • Work with scheduling staff and Operations to develop accurate and precise bid schedules
  • Present complete and accurate estimates to ensure confidence in decision making.
  • Company representation at pre-bids and site visits

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating
  • Extensive experience with earthwork and underground is required, PCC paving and concrete knowledge is a plus

A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered
REQUIREMENTS

  • Highly knowledgeable in earthwork, underground drainage, sewer, watermain and general roadway construction. IDOT and/or INDOT experience is preferred
  • Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Must be capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently
  • Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
  • Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines
  • Proficient in Bid2Win or similar estimating software and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Primavera P6, Bluebeam and AutoCad experience is a plus
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Work Environment:

  • The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits
  • Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected
  • Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during estimation tasks
  • Occasional travel to job sites for project assessments

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation - Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/ year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership
  • Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

#LI-TM1

#LI-Hybrid

#Dunnett Bay

#Herlighy 

#Lorig 

#Granite 

#Kiewit

#Helm 

#Constructors

#IHC 

#construction

#Stark

#Excavating

#OttoBaum

#Laverdiere 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management and related field experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil estimating
  • Extensive experience with earthwork and underground is required, PCC paving and concrete knowledge is a plus

A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be considered
REQUIREMENTS

  • Highly knowledgeable in earthwork, underground drainage, sewer, watermain and general roadway construction. IDOT and/or INDOT experience is preferred
  • Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Must be capable managing time for self and ability to prioritize and schedule efficiently
  • Limited travel will be required for pre-bids, site walks, owner meetings, home office, etc.
  • Thrive in fast-paced environment with ability to deliver under deadlines
  • Proficient in Bid2Win or similar estimating software and exceptional Microsoft Office skills; Primavera P6, Bluebeam and AutoCad experience is a plus
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Work Environment:

  • The role typically involves a combination of office work and occasional site visits
  • Occasional travel between our Illinois and Indiana offices can be expected
  • Site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and exposure to outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during estimation tasks
  • Occasional travel to job sites for project assessments

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation - Mid-Senior Estimator range - $140,000 - $185,000/ year but could be flexible with additional experience in closing bids and leadership
  • Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

#LI-TM1

#LI-Hybrid

#Dunnett Bay

#Herlighy 

#Lorig 

#Granite 

#Kiewit

#Helm 

#Constructors

#IHC 

#construction

#Stark

#Excavating

#OttoBaum

#Laverdiere 

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