Senior Estimator: AI-Driven Blueprint Takeoffs

Handoff; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Equity

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Handoff, a Houston-based AI construction platform, seeks a Senior Estimator in Austin, TX to own blueprint‑based estimates for enterprise customers. You will ensure takeoffs, scopes, and material/SKU matching meet customer standards and can be executed quickly in the field.

This role blends hands‑on estimating with a product‑driven environment, shaping how AI interprets construction workflows and materials for better accuracy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential construction experience (remodeling, custom homes, or design‑build).
• 1–2+ years of experience in construction material purchasing or sales, with strong understanding of product selection, SKUs, and availability.
• Hands‑on experience with blueprint takeoffs using tools like PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or OST.
• Familiarity with estimating platforms such as Buildertrend, JobTread, Joist, STACK, or CoConstruct.
• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end residential construction workflows - from foundation through finishes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into root causes.
• Comfortable working with technical systems, logs, and structured workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in cross‑functional environments.
• High ownership mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Bonus: Experience working closely with software, product, or engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own Estimate Quality: Act as the primary point of contact between Handoff AI and enterprise construction teams, ensuring estimates meet customer‑specific expectations.
• Validate Blueprint Takeoffs: Run structured quality checks on takeoffs and estimates, ensuring alignment with real‑world scopes, quantities, and specifications.
• Improve Estimating Systems: Maintain and refine estimating knowledge bases, templates, and material classifiers to improve consistency and accuracy.
• Material & SKU Matching: Ensure contractor material lists are correctly mapped to enterprise vendor SKUs, including preferred brands, product lines, and availability.
• Debug Estimation Issues: Investigate failures by reviewing AI system logs, workflows, and outputs to identify root causes across logic, data, or configuration.
• Run Test Scenarios: Execute structured test estimates to validate improvements and ensure outputs meet defined quality thresholds.
• Translate Field Expertise: Convert contractor feedback into actionable insights for Product and Engineering teams.
• Document & Report Issues: Create clear, reproducible bug reports and prioritize improvements based on impact.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Work closely with Product and Engineering to test features, improve workflows, and ship higher‑quality outputs.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring failure patterns and propose scalable fixes to improve system performance.

Job description

Handoff, a Houston-based AI construction platform, seeks a Senior Estimator in Austin, TX to own blueprint‑based estimates for enterprise customers. You will ensure takeoffs, scopes, and material/SKU matching meet customer standards and can be executed quickly in the field.

This role blends hands‑on estimating with a product‑driven environment, shaping how AI interprets construction workflows and materials for better accuracy and outcomes.