About this role
📍 Location: Remote (Work from Home – India)
🕒 Experience: 2+ Years
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
About MeltPlan
MeltPlan is an AI-native preconstruction platform transforming the way construction teams estimate, plan, and bid. By combining cutting-edge AI with experienced preconstruction professionals, we help General Contractors and Trade Contractors across the United States deliver faster, more accurate quantity takeoffs, identify scope gaps, and improve bid quality.
Our mission is to modernize preconstruction through intelligent workflows that bring Code, Schedule, Scope, and Value together—enabling construction teams to make better preconstruction decisions with confidence.
If you're passionate about construction estimating and want to work on real US projects while leveraging the latest AI-powered tools, MeltPlan is the place to grow your career.
Position Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in US Construction Quantity Takeoffs. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Grading, Site Utilities, Concrete, and Rebar while also possessing a good understanding of other CSI divisions and overall project scope.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs from construction drawings.
- Perform detailed takeoffs for:
- Grading
- Site Utilities
- Concrete
- Reinforcement (Rebar)
- Review architectural, structural, civil, and specification documents.
- Identify missing scope, drawing discrepancies, and RFI items.
- Prepare BOQs and quantity summaries.
- Coordinate with the preconstruction team to meet bid deadlines.
- Maintain high accuracy and quality across all takeoff deliverables.
- Support multi-trade quantity takeoffs when required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in US Construction Estimation/Quantity Takeoffs.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Grading
- Site Utilities
- Concrete
- Rebar
- Good understanding of CSI Divisions and overall construction scope.
- Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
- Experience working with US construction plans and specifications.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Software Requirements
Candidates should be proficient in at least one of the following:
- PlanSwift
- On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
Experience with Microsoft Excel is preferred.
Why Join MeltPlan?
- Work on real US commercial construction projects.
- Be part of a fast-growing AI-native preconstruction platform.
- Collaborate with experienced estimators and industry experts.
- Opportunity for career growth in a rapidly expanding company.
- Flexible remote work environment with future opportunities to work from our India office.
If you're passionate about US construction quantity takeoffs and meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you.