Natural Stone Estimator

Company: Swenson Stone Consultants, Ltd.

Location: Remote – United States

Employment: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 annually

Reports to: Operations Manager

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

About Us

Founded in 1988, Swenson Stone Consultants is a leading natural stone consulting and supply firm serving commercial, institutional, and high-end residential projects worldwide.

Building on generations of experience in the stone industry, we specialize in natural stone sourcing, technical consultation, and the coordination of complex architectural stone projects. Our work involves collaboration with architects, contractors, quarries, fabricators, and suppliers across the United States and internationally.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with a minimum of five years of direct professional estimating experience in natural stone or masonry.

The position focuses on detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and technical quality control for complex architectural stone projects. The successful candidate will independently interpret construction documentation, calculate material quantities and costs, evaluate pricing, and identify discrepancies before they affect fabrication or project execution.

A significant component of this position involves reviewing and verifying estimates, engineering documentation, fabrication information, and technical spreadsheets prepared by other team members.

The ideal candidate brings practical experience in the stone or masonry industry, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work accurately and independently within a remote team.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Quantity Surveying

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and related construction documents.
• Calculate material quantities, dimensions, thicknesses, and fabrication requirements for natural stone projects.
• Evaluate material, fabrication, labor, freight, and other applicable project costs.
• Obtain and compare supplier and fabricator pricing, including domestic and international quotations.
• Identify scope discrepancies, omissions, and cost risks, and support the preparation of accurate bids and proposals.
• Maintain organized estimating records, pricing data, supporting calculations, and project revisions.

Technical Review & Quality Control

• Independently verify quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and calculations prepared by other team members.
• Review engineering documentation, shop drawings, fabrication tickets, stone schedules, and technical spreadsheets for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify errors involving dimensions, quantities, material specifications, and fabrication requirements.
• Cross-check technical documentation against architectural drawings, project specifications, and other applicable records.
• Clearly document discrepancies and coordinate corrections with project management, engineering, and fabrication teams.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and fabricators to clarify technical and estimating requirements.
• Support estimating revisions associated with design changes, material substitutions, and updated project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with domestic and international project teams across multiple time zones.
• Manage multiple estimating and review assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of direct, hands-on estimating experience in natural stone or masonry, including independently preparing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Practical understanding of stone or masonry materials, construction methods, and associated costs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including experience with complex spreadsheets, calculations, and data verification.
• Experience reviewing estimates and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organizational ability, and independent work habits.
• Proficiency with PDF documentation, measurement, and markup tools.

Experience Requirement: The five-year requirement must be satisfied through actual estimating work involving natural stone or masonry. Experience solely in general construction management, architecture, drafting, or unrelated construction trades does not satisfy this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct estimating experience involving architectural natural stone, dimension stone, or custom stone fabrication.
• Experience on complex commercial, institutional, or high-end residential projects.
• Familiarity with stone fabrication processes, finishes, dimensional requirements, and production considerations.
• Experience reviewing stone shop drawings, fabrication tickets, and material schedules.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or comparable construction estimating and documentation software.
• Experience working with stone quarries, fabricators, or international material suppliers.

Why Join Swenson Stone Consultants?

This is an opportunity to contribute to distinctive architectural stone projects worldwide, working with a specialized team that combines traditional stone expertise with modern technical and international project capabilities.

Our projects require precision, careful problem-solving, and collaboration with industry professionals across multiple disciplines. The Estimator plays an important role in maintaining the accuracy and quality of the work we deliver.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual base salary: $80,000–$100,000, depending on qualifications and direct industry experience.

Benefits include:

• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive healthcare benefits, including health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Annual bonus opportunity

This is a full-time, remote position available to candidates located within the United States.

Please include a brief description of your direct natural stone or masonry estimating experience, the types of projects you have estimated, and your experience with estimating software and technical drawings.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

Swenson Stone Consultants is an equal opportunity employer.