Get 3x more bids
out the door — without
the $100K salary.
Hire a dedicated, US-construction-trained estimator. Pre-vetted in Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Procore, STACK & more. Starts within 3 business days. Flat monthly rate.
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Dedicated Estimator
Your estimator works only for you — full-time, integrated into your workflow. Not a takeoff service juggling 50 clients.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not the right fit in your first 30 days? You get your money back. Terms apply.
Built for US Contractors
Trained in US construction standards, CSI divisions, and American building codes. Residential, commercial, and specialty trades.
Replacement Guaranteed
Not the right estimator fit? We swap them out at no charge, for the life of your account (up to 3 per year).
Our Featured Services
Remote Construction Estimators, Ready to Deploy
Every Get Ninja estimator arrives trained, vetted, and ready to plug into your workflow, no ramp-up, no guesswork, just results from day one.
Remote Construction Estimator
Dedicated estimators trained in Bluebeam, PlanSwift & Procore, handling takeoffs, bid prep, and subcontractor coordination so you can close more work.
- Blueprint & plan reading (residential + commercial)
- Material takeoffs, scope sheets & bid leveling
- Bluebeam, Procore & PlanSwift trained
- Flat monthly rate, no overtime, no benefits
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Testimonials
Voices of Success
Estimating backlogs cost you bids. Every option you have right now is broken.
Hiring takes 3–6 months.
The US estimator market has 3 open roles for every qualified candidate. Recruiters cost $5K–$15K.
Per-sheet services bleed you dry.
$4–$7 per sheet adds up fast. Quality is inconsistent. Nobody owns your bids.
Generic admin help doesn't know construction.
They can't read plans. They don't understand CSI divisions. They'll cost you bids.
Why Contractors Choose Get Ninja
Contractors choose Get Ninja because estimating backlogs cost them bids, and we solve that with a dedicated, construction-trained estimator, not a generalist or a takeoff-by-the-sheet service. No payroll headaches, no per-sheet surprises, and a 30-day money-back guarantee and free estimator replacement for the life of your account.
Get Bids Out Faster
Most clients triple their bid output within 60 days.
Predictable Pricing
Flat monthly rate vs. $4-7/sheet takeoff services or $100K/yr in-house.
Construction-Ready Tools
Software stack support, KPI dashboard, and direct line included.
Construction-Vetted Talent
Tested on real blueprints and takeoffs, not generic English fluency.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not seeing real bid output in your first month? We refund you. Plus free estimator replacement for the life of your account.
No Payroll, No Hiring Search, No Headaches
Skip the 6-month hire and start bidding.
A Simple, Proven 3-Step System
From your first call to bids going out the door, here's exactly how deployment works.
We learn your project types, bid volume, and software stack.
We pair you with an estimator skilled in your tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, etc.).
Your estimator runs takeoffs, builds bids, and tracks subcontractor quotes from day one.
Get Ninja vs. the alternatives.
| Recommended Get Ninja Estimator | Option B In-house Hire | Option C Per-Sheet Takeoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to deploy | 3 business days | 3–6 months | Per request |
| All-in annual cost | Flat monthly | $125K+ | $4–7/sheet (variable) |
| Construction-trained | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Dedicated to your business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Software pre-trained | Yes | Hire-dependent | Limited |
| Replacement guarantee | Yes | No | No |
| 30-day money back | Yes | No | No |
| Scale capacity on demand | Yes | No | Partial |
Loved by fast-moving teams.
Real reviews from contractors who added a dedicated Get Ninja estimator to their bid team.
Trusted Partners & Integrations
Answers for Scale.
Everything US contractors ask before adding a dedicated remote construction estimator to their bid team.
What is a remote construction estimator?
A remote construction estimator is a trained estimator who works off-site as part of your bid team, handling digital takeoffs, quantity surveys, bid leveling, scope sheets, subcontractor quote follow-up and bid packaging. With Get Ninja, your dedicated estimator works only for your company, full-time, inside your software and to your pricing, so more bids go out the door without adding an in-house hire.
How does a remote estimator's cost compare to a construction estimator salary?
A Get Ninja remote estimator costs a flat monthly rate that is a fraction of a full-time construction estimator salary. A senior in-house estimator typically costs $100,000 to $120,000 a year in salary, and about $125,000 to $155,000 all-in once benefits, payroll taxes and overhead are added. Most contractors land between $2,500 and $4,500 per month for a full-time, dedicated estimator, with no overtime, benefits or per-sheet fees.
How quickly can I hire a construction estimator?
With Get Ninja, your estimator typically starts within 3 business days of your discovery call, instead of the 3 to 6 months it usually takes to recruit an in-house estimator. They then follow a structured 3-week ramp-up to learn your projects, software setup, bid style and subcontractor relationships, with real takeoff work typically by week 3 to 4 and full output by week 5 to 6.
Do you provide estimators for both general contractors and subcontractors?
Yes. Get Ninja places division-specific estimators with US general contractors and builders and with specialty subcontractors, on residential and commercial work. Our core specialties are Division 26 electrical, Division 31 earthwork and sitework, and general contracting, with coverage across CSI divisions from Div 02 demolition to Div 33 underground utilities. If your trade isn't listed, we match the closest specialist.
Do your estimators know my construction estimating software?
Almost certainly. Get Ninja estimators are trained in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), STACK, Procore, Sage Estimating and ProEst, plus the Excel-based systems and proprietary spreadsheets most contractors still rely on. If your team uses something else, tell us on the discovery call and we'll match you with an estimator already trained on it or train them on it before they start.
Are your estimators trained in US construction standards and CSI MasterFormat divisions?
Yes. Every Get Ninja estimator is trained on US construction practices, including CSI MasterFormat divisions, imperial measurement units, American building codes and standard regional bidding norms. We don't place estimators who only know metric or international standards on US contractor accounts, so your takeoffs, scope sheets and bid packages follow the conventions your owners, GCs and suppliers expect.
Should I use a construction takeoff service, a freelancer, or a dedicated estimator?
If you bid every month, a dedicated estimator is the stronger choice: they work only for your company, learn your pricing and margins, and keep your bid history. Per-sheet takeoff services typically charge $4 to $7 per sheet, are shared across many clients and start from zero on every job. Freelancers are usually project-based, billed hourly and often not construction-trained, and neither comes with a replacement guarantee.
What happens if the estimator isn't the right fit?
You're protected two ways. Every placement comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee (terms apply). After that, Get Ninja’s replacement guarantee covers you for the life of your account, up to three replacements per year, so if your estimator isn’t the right fit, we swap them out at no charge.
How many bids can one estimator handle per month?
A full-time estimator can typically carry about 3 to 6 active bids at once, or roughly 8 to 12 bids a month on standard commercial work. The real number depends on trade, project size and complexity: small residential or single-trade bids move faster, while heavy civil and Division 31 earthwork bids take more hours each. A Get Ninja estimator puts 160 hours a month into your bids alone.
How do I hire a construction estimator through Get Ninja?
Start by booking a 20-minute discovery call. We look at your trades and monthly bid volume, the CSI divisions you need covered, your takeoff and estimating software, and when you need coverage, then tell you straight whether a dedicated estimator fits. If it does, you get your monthly rate, we match a division specialist, and your estimator typically starts within 3 business days.
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