I will do a US construction cost estimate and material takeoff
US Based Construction Estimator, Takeoffs and Cost Estimates
About this Gig
Us based construction estimator - bid from my numbers with confidence.
I'm a project engineer on large commercial construction projects (currently completing my M.S. in Construction Management & Technology), and I do material takeoffs and cost estimates on the side for contractors, remodelers, and investors who need numbers they can actually build and bid from.
Most estimating gigs are priced overseas and miss what matters on a US project local material pricing, code-driven quantities, and clear communication. I'm based in the US, I answer in your timezone, and I estimate the way a real GC does.
What I deliver:
- Material & quantity takeoffs (concrete, framing, drywall, sitework, finishes, and more)
- Full cost estimates with US regional material + labor pricing
- Clean, itemized Excel you can hand to a client or use to bid
- Bid-ready estimates with markups and a summary breakdown (Premium)
Why me:
- Real commercial-GC estimating experience not a template mill
- US-based, fast and clear communication
- Accuracy you can put your name on
Not sure which package fits? Message me your plans and scope and I'll point you to the right one before you order.
Building type:
Residential
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Office & workspace
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Hospitality
Software:
Bluebeam
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Revit
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Navisworks
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
Are you a licensed contractor?
I provide estimating and consulting only — takeoffs and cost estimates. I don't perform construction work or pull permits, so no contractor's license is required for this service. If your project needs licensed trades, I'll happily give you the numbers to hand them.
What file formats do you deliver?
Itemized Excel (.xlsx) as standard, plus a marked-up PDF of the plans on request.
Can you match a specific estimating template or format?
Yes — send me your preferred format and I'll build to it.
How accurate is the pricing?
I use current US regional material and labor data, and I flag any assumptions so you can adjust. For anything unusual, I'll ask before I guess.
Do you do ongoing / overflow estimating for contractors?
Yes — I offer an hourly rate for repeat clients. Message me to set it up.

