Estimator (Hybrid)

Lead estimating for a New Orleans renovation company on the rise, from custom homes to historic commercial buildings. You will drive the evolution of our established estimating process, shaping how we bid, win, and grow, working directly with our owner and project team. Join a team that’s here to build beyond the project.

About Rellestate Renovations

Founded in 2022 by Sorrell Brown, Rellestate Renovations is a New Orleans construction company specializing in residential and commercial renovations. We’re a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate with projects featured in Tulane Magazine and Tulane University documentaries.

Our Vision: To redefine construction as a force that brings people together, strengthens communities, and improves lives.

Our Mission: To unite exceptional people to deliver exceptional construction experiences through an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, organized, and accurate residential and commercial estimates using the appropriate level of detail for each stage of the opportunity.

• Lead the continued refinement and expansion of our estimating systems, historical cost data, unit costs, assemblies, and workflows that improve estimate speed and accuracy over time

• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents.

• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar software.

• Develop scopes, assumptions, exclusions, and allowances.

• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.

• Prepare commercial bid packages.

• Identify project risks and missing scope.

• Conduct scope walkthroughs with client and subcontractors as needed 

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.

• Residential and commercial estimating experience.

• Experience leading commercial bids from takeoff through submission.

• Ability to read plans and perform quantity takeoffs, identify gaps and exclusions.

• Advanced proficiency with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar.

• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience with renovation or historic restoration projects.

• Experience improving estimating systems or workflows.

What We Offer

• Salary: $75,000–$95,000 annually (full-time) or $36–$48/hour (part-time), based on experience.

• Performance bonus: up to 5% of salary annually, based on projects won and how closely completed projects match estimated costs.

• Health insurance: company pays 50% of employee premiums for full-time employees.

• Paid time off: 10 days in your first year, increasing to 15 days after two years, plus 6 paid holidays.

• Additional time off beyond standard PTO when work is current and communication stays strong.

• Primarily remote: in person only as needed for client meetings, walkthroughs, and pre-bid meetings in the Greater New Orleans area.

• Annual performance review with merit-based raises.

• Client referral bonus: $1,000 for each new client project you bring in that we sign (projects over $20,000)

• Company-provided Bluebeam (or equivalent) license and AI tools.

• Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS standard rate.

Why Join Rellestate Renovations?

We’re building more than construction projects. We’re building a company where experienced professionals have the freedom to improve systems, contribute ideas, and make a real impact without getting lost in a big-company process. You’ll work directly with leadership, help restore homes and historic buildings that strengthen New Orleans neighborhoods, and grow your role as the company grows.

See our work and team: rellestate.com | Socials: linktr.ee/RellestateReno

Apply

Please submit:

• Resume

• Brief summary of your estimating experience

• One example of an estimating system, workflow, or process you've personally improved

To help us identify candidates who pay close attention to detail, include the phrase “Build Beyond the Project” somewhere in your application.