Senior Construction Estimator

KonstructIQ; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and meaningful equity

Massive impact on product direction

Opportunity to shape AI in construction

Job summary

A fast-growing startup in construction technology seeks an experienced construction estimating professional to enhance estimating workflows. Collaborating with product and engineering teams, you will help translate real-world practices into scalable processes, ensuring quality and usability. Ideal candidates possess strong skills in construction plans interpretation, hands-on estimating experience, and a keen interest in technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact product direction significantly and engage in AI-driven automation.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Hands-on experience performing takeoffs using industry tools.
• Ability to think beyond individual projects and recognize patterns.
• Ability to recognize patterns across multiple jobs and projects.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Experience collaborating with product/engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product and engineering to improve estimating workflows.
• Review and provide feedback on system-generated outputs.
• Help define best practices for creating and presenting estimates.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Help bring clarity and structure to how scopes of work and line items are defined.
• Contribute to defining best practices for how estimates should be created, organized, and presented.
• Support ongoing improvements by identifying patterns across projects and workflows.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings

Hands-on experience performing takeoffs using industry tools

Deep understanding of how estimates are built from takeoff through final scope and pricing

Ability to communicate clearly and work cross-functionally

Experience with estimating or project management software

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Takeoff tools

Job description

KonstructIQ is a fast-growing startup on a mission to modernize residential construction. We’re building the system of record for how contractors run their business - spanning estimates, project management and financials. Our goal is to put AI at the center of these workflows, helping general contractors win more work, reduce manual operations, and improve cash flow.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced construction estimating professional to join our team and help improve how estimating is done in modern software.

This role sits at the intersection of construction and technology. You’ll work closely with product and engineering to translate real-world estimating practices into structured, scalable workflows that improve consistency, quality, and usability.

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with product and engineering to improve estimating workflows and outputs
• Provide domain expertise on how estimates and scopes are structured across different types of residential projects
• Review and provide feedback on system-generated outputs
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and areas for improvement
• Help bring clarity and structure to how scopes of work and line items are defined
• Contribute to defining best practices for how estimates should be created, organized, and presented
• Support ongoing improvements by identifying patterns across projects and workflows

What we’re looking for

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings
• Hands‑on experience performing takeoffs using industry tools
• Deep understanding of how estimates are built from takeoff through final scope and pricing
• Ability to think beyond individual projects and recognize patterns across jobs
• High attention to detail and a strong standard for quality
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cross‑functionally with technical teams
• Comfort working with software tools and digital workflows
• Experience with estimating or project management software
• Familiarity with a range of residential project types (remodels, additions, new builds)
• Interest in technology, automation, or AI‑driven workflows
• Prior experience working with or alongside product or engineering teams

Our Values

• Act like an owner
• Strive for excellence
• Communicate openly and honestly
• Lead with data
• Succeed in work and life

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Massive impact on product direction and company growth
• Opportunity to shape how AI helps a real‑world vertical
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity