WordPress Estimation Specialist

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About E2M

E2M Solutions is a process-driven, ethical digital agency with 300+ professionals supporting global digital agencies with scalable delivery, bandwidth management, and high-quality WordPress solutions. We are seeking a WordPress Estimation Specialist who can combine strong technical expertise with business understanding to support accurate project estimation and manpower planning.

Role Overview

The role involves evaluating client requirements, preparing project scopes, and generating accurate time and cost estimations. The specialist should be well-versed in WordPress development, feasibility analysis, technical solutioning, and staffing models including project-based, hourly, and FTE structures. The individual will work closely with Sales, PMs, and Technical Leads to ensure that all estimates are feasible, profitable, and aligned with delivery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze briefs, RFPs, wireframes, and functional documents to define clear scopes.
• Prepare time, effort, and cost estimations for WordPress websites, custom plugins, WooCommerce, and API integrations.
• Break down complex features into structured modules and deliverables.
• Build and assess manpower plans for project-based, retainer, and FTE/dedicated developer models.
• Recommend appropriate technical approaches, plugins, hosting, and architecture.
• Collaborate with Sales and Delivery teams, join client calls for technical clarity, and support proposal creation.
• Prepare SOWs, BRDs, technical specs, and maintain estimation templates.
• Ensure all estimates support profitability and delivery efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in WordPress development & estimation.
• Strong knowledge of themes, page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg), ACF, WooCommerce, and custom coding.
• Ability to estimate custom development, integrations, and complex features.
• Experience in IT services, digital agencies, or outsourcing environments.
• Understanding of manpower billing, retainers, and FTE/dedicated staffing models.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Good to Have

• Experience reviewing Figma/XD files for estimation.
• Familiarity with Agile estimation methods.
• Understanding of multisite, membership, and SaaS-like WordPress structures.
• Ability to support pre-sales demos and technical discussions.