Outsource Construction Estimating
Experienced remote estimators who take on your takeoffs and estimates per project or on an ongoing basis, using your templates and pricing, with no hiring, training or software costs.
Bid more work without hiring more estimators.
Outsourcing construction estimating to NYNMO Estimating gives contractors access to experienced estimators without adding staff. We handle takeoffs, estimates and bid support remotely, working from the plans you send and delivering in your format, so your team can bid more projects, meet tight deadlines and spend its time on pricing strategy and winning work.
Contractors outsource estimating for different reasons: to cover a busy bid season, to add a trade they do not usually estimate, to replace a departed estimator, or simply to avoid the cost of a full-time hire. Our service is flexible enough to cover all of these, from a single project to ongoing support.
How outsourced estimating works
You send the plans, specifications and bid date. We confirm the scope and turnaround, then our estimators perform the takeoff and pricing in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, using your templates, markups and vendor pricing when provided. You receive the estimate and marked-up plans, and we handle questions and revisions until bid day.
Choose the support that fits.
Start with one project or set up ongoing capacity.
Per-project estimates
Send any project and get an estimate back in 24–48 hours. See construction estimating.
Overflow capacity
Extra estimating help during busy bid seasons.
Compare the cost of capacity.
Hiring in-houseFixed cost, fixed capacity
A full-time estimator brings salary, benefits, software licenses, training time and the risk of a poor fit, and the cost stays the same whether you are busy or quiet.
Outsourcing to NYNMOFlexible cost, flexible capacity
You pay per project or a monthly arrangement agreed in advance, get experienced estimators from the first bid, and scale support up or down with your bid volume.
How we fit into your process.
Outsourcing works best when it feels like part of your team. We build our process around yours:
- Your formats: we deliver in your templates with your item codes.
- Your pricing: we use your markups and vendor pricing when you share them.
- Clear communication: one contact for each project and quick answers to questions.
- Confidentiality: your plans and pricing are used only for your estimates.
- Reliable turnaround: timelines agreed before work starts.
Many clients start with one project to test the fit before setting up ongoing support.
Three steps from plans to a priced bid.
Send your plans
Upload your drawings, specifications and bid date, and tell us which estimating scope you need priced.
We take off and price
Our estimators measure every estimating item from the plans and price material and labor at current rates for your region.
Review and bid
You receive the Excel estimate and marked-up plans, ask for any changes, and submit your bid with confidence.
Who outsources estimating.
Contractors of every size use outsourced estimators.
Small contractors
Bid like a larger firm without the overhead.
Growing firms
Add capacity while you build your team.
Busy GCs
Cover peak bid seasons and tight deadlines.
Specialty contractors
Estimate outside your usual trade.
Why contractors outsource to NYNMO.
We focus only on construction estimating, with estimators who have worked on residential, commercial and industrial projects across the USA, Australia, Canada and the UK. You get experienced estimates, organized the way contractors bid, delivered on time.
See our pricing approach, browse the trades we estimate, or send a project for a free quote.
Common questions about outsourced estimating.
Answers to the questions contractors ask most before ordering an estimate.
What does it mean to outsource construction estimating?
It means using an external team of estimators to prepare your takeoffs and estimates instead of, or in addition to, an in-house estimator.
Is outsourced estimating accurate?
Yes. Our estimates are built from detailed takeoffs and regional pricing by experienced estimators, and each estimate is reviewed before delivery.
Can you work in our templates?
Yes. Send your templates, item codes and markups, and we will deliver estimates in your format.
Is my project information kept confidential?
Yes. Your plans, pricing and client information are used only to prepare your estimates.
How quickly can you start?
Most projects can start as soon as we receive plans and agree on scope and price, with delivery usually in 24 to 48 hours.
How is outsourced estimating priced?
Per project, or as an ongoing monthly arrangement based on bid volume, agreed before work starts. Quotes are free.
Ready to outsource your next estimate?
Tell us about the project and we will reply within one business day with a flat price and turnaround. You can also email your plans to info@nynmoestimating.com.