Handyman Estimator

TruBlue Home Service Ally; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round opportunities

Office support

Established leads

Growth potential

Job summary

TruBlue Home Service Ally in California is seeking an experienced residential estimator to connect with customers, accurately scope repairs and remodeling projects, and win the job. You’ll meet homeowners, build trust, and present clear estimates for both residential and commercial needs across Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, and nearby communities.

The role emphasizes superb people skills, reliable follow-through, and the ability to translate client needs into precise scopes of work and

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction, remodeling, or handyman estimating.
• Ability to translate client needs into clear scopes and estimates.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and pursue new customer leads.
• Meet with homeowners to discuss repair, maintenance, and remodeling needs.
• Build trust and present professional estimates.
• Evaluate projects and develop clear scopes of work.
• Estimate labor, materials, and other project costs.
• Explain recommendations and pricing clearly to customers.
• Follow up with prospective customers to convert estimates into booked jobs.
• Identify potential challenges before work begins.
• Communicate sold projects to operations and technicians.
• Ensure promises align with what the team can deliver.

Skills

Estimating

Customer-facing

Communication

Job description

TruBlue Handyman Estimator

Rate: $40-55/hr depending on experience

Role: Residential and Commercial Estimator serving Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley, La Jolla, San Marcos, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and surrounding areas

TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maintenance services to help seniors age in place and support busy families. With locations across the U.S., TruBlue is a leader in dependable, relationship-based home maintenance.

This is a role for an experienced residential construction professional who knows how to connect with customers, understand their needs, accurately scope projects, and win the job. You’ll often be a prospective customer’s first face-to-face experience with TruBlue, so we’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, personable, responsive, and confident.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to and actively pursue new customer leads
• Meet with homeowners to discuss repair, maintenance, and remodeling needs
• Build trust and create an excellent first impression of TruBlue
• Evaluate projects and develop clear, accurate scopes of work
• Estimate labor, materials, and other project costs
• Prepare and present professional estimates
• Explain recommendations and pricing clearly and confidently
• Follow up consistently with prospective customers and help turn estimates into booked jobs
• Identify potential challenges before work begins
• Communicate sold projects clearly to our operations team and technicians
• Help ensure that what we promise customers is exactly what our team can deliver

Who You Are:

• Experienced in residential construction, remodeling, handyman services, estimating, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of home repairs, materials, labor requirements, and project sequencing
• Comfortable walking into a home, evaluating a project, and confidently recommending solutions
• Excellent with people and able to build trust quickly
• Sales-minded and motivated to turn qualified leads into customers without using high-pressure tactics
• Organized, responsive, and committed to following up
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to produce accurate estimates
• Professional, dependable, and committed to doing right by the customer and the company
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Fluent in English and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What You’ll Get:

• Year-round, consistent opportunities
• Strong office and operations support
• Established leads and opportunities to help grow the business
• A team culture built on compassion, trust, and professionalism
• The opportunity to play a key role in building TruBlue Serving North County San Diego
• Room to grow as the company grows

Why TruBlue:

We’re a company with a purpose: to make homes safer and lives easier. As our Estimator, you’ll play an important role in building relationships with customers from their very first interaction with us. We’re looking for someone who can combine construction expertise with exceptional customer service - someone who understands the work, earns people’s confidence, and helps them feel good about choosing TruBlue.