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We're hiring a Remote Estimator to define and scope handyman jobs before they reach the field. This is a high-judgment, critical role where you own the front-end definition of work by reviewing requests (photos/descriptions) and translating them into clear, actionable scopes. The accuracy of your decisions directly impacts job success, cost, and homeowner trust. You will also interact with homeowners to clarify details and ensure the job is properly prepared. You must work closely with operations and field teams, and speed, accuracy, and strong judgment are essential. If scoping is done well, the downstream process works; if not, everything breaks. This is an hourly position requiring approximately 40 hours per week across a consistent 5-day schedule that includes one weekend day.
Review incoming job requests including photos, videos, and descriptions and define clear, complete scopes of work
Determine required tasks, materials, tools, and estimated time needed for each job
Ensure scopes are specific enough to be executed without additional clarification
Identify missing or unclear information and proactively follow up with homeowners to fill gaps
Communicate with homeowners to clarify requests, set expectations, and prepare them for upcoming visits
Provide clear, professional, and timely communication to homeowners throughout the pre-visit process
Flag jobs that are out of scope, unsafe, or require licensed specialists
Maintain consistency in scoping standards across all job types
Balance speed and accuracy and scope jobs quickly without sacrificing quality
Incorporate field feedback to continuously improve scoping accuracy
Reduce job failure, rework, and scope creep through better upfront definition
Maintain clean documentation of scopes, notes, and assumptions
Support operations with queue management and prioritization of incoming requests
Identify patterns in mis-scoped jobs and improve guidelines to prevent repeat issues
You are a practitioner first. You have done the work yourself in handyman services, construction, maintenance, or a related trade and understand what it actually takes to complete a job. You can look at a few photos and quickly understand what is really going on. You communicate clearly and confidently with homeowners. You know how to ask the right questions, guide conversations, and set expectations in a way that builds trust.
You make practical decisions, not theoretical ones. You move fast but do not cut corners. You understand that missing a small detail upfront can create major problems later. You take ownership of getting the scope right the first time. You are comfortable working independently, making judgment calls, and being accountable for outcomes.
You do not need corporate experience. You need:
2 or more years of hands-on experience in handyman work, construction, maintenance, or a related trade
Strong ability to assess jobs remotely using photos, videos, and written descriptions
Experience communicating directly with customers or homeowners
Working knowledge of common home repair tasks, materials, tools, and time requirements
Ability to break down work into clear, actionable scopes
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously without losing quality
Reliable and responsive and does not let work sit or fall through the cracks
Ability to work Pacific business hours
Experience estimating or scoping jobs professionally
Experience working with home services platforms or marketplaces
Experience documenting processes or improving workflows
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