In the fast-paced world of construction, precision and speed are everything—especially when it comes to estimating. But what happens when your estimating team hits a ceiling? 

For many growing construction companies, the first instinct is to hire another estimator. But there's a smarter—and more scalable—way to grow your estimating department: hire an assistant first. 

Here’s why a dedicated Estimating Assistant might be your next best hire—long before you bring on another senior estimator. 

The Hidden Bottleneck: Estimators Doing Admin Work 

Your estimators are highly skilled professionals. Their job is to interpret drawings, analyze costs, and deliver accurate bids that win work. But too often, they’re spending hours on tasks like: 

• Chasing down subcontractors for quotes 

• Formatting bid packages 

• Uploading documents to portals 

• Following up on RFPs 

• Organizing and renaming drawing sets 

None of that requires an estimator’s salary or skill set. And it’s costing you—in time, in bid output, and in accuracy. 

The Smart Move: Delegate First, Hire Strategically Later 

Before you add another $100K+ hire to your team, ask yourself: 
Have I optimized the workload of my current estimators? 

That’s where a WBN Certified Professional™ (CP) can make all the difference. 

WorkBetterNow’s nearshore assistants are full-time professionals trained to support departments like estimating, project management, and operations. They’re not freelancers—they’re embedded, daily collaborators who work in your time zone and become integral to your systems and workflows. 

Real-World Proof: How Estimator Assistants Are Transforming Construction Companies 

SPK Lewis: Sustaining Estimating Through Transitions 

When SPK Lewis hired a WBN CP to support their senior estimator, they didn’t realize how strategic the move was—until that estimator left. 

“Because Romina [their WBN assistant] was so embedded in the workflow, we onboarded a replacement with limited experience and didn’t miss a beat,” said Adam Stein, founder of SPK Lewis. 
“She maintained the pace, flagged issues, and supported onboarding. That’s when the idea of departmental assistance really clicked.” 

Eastman Cooke Construction: Doubling Output Without Adding Estimators 

Faced with overwhelmed estimators and bottlenecked bids, Eastman Cooke Construction, brought in a WBN CP to assist with estimating admin work. 

The impact? 

• 2x the number of estimates delivered year over year 

• 25% reduction in estimator time spent on follow-ups 

• Near-zero non-billable change orders 

• 20% increase in subcontractor participation 

Their assistant didn’t just support the department—they scaled it. 

Why This Works 

Hiring an estimator assistant helps you: 

✅ Free up your estimators to focus on high-value work 
✅ Improve bid speed, consistency, and accuracy 
✅ Avoid burnout on your core team 
✅ Scale more sustainably—without the overhead of another senior hire 

And with WBN’s Talent as a Service (TaaS) model, your assistant is fully aligned with your team’s hours, tools, and culture. 

Ready to Rethink Estimating Support? 

You may not need another estimator just yet. 
You might just need to stop wasting their time. 

An Estimating Assistant can help you streamline your bid process, unlock capacity, and get more work over the finish line—faster and more affordably. 

Let’s explore what that could look like for your business. 

WorkBetterNow (WBN) provides outstanding remote talent to small and midsize businesses. WBN’s highly skilled and pre-vetted Latin American professionals are hand-matched for each client’s unique needs. Hundreds of growing businesses turn to WBN to unleash their potential through our exceptional talent, ease of hiring, and ongoing support. Request a consult today!