Former general contractor turned SaaS founder — simplifying project estimation, proposal generation, workflow automation, and operational systems through modern technology.
Michael Torres is the Founder & CEO of QuickEstimate.io — a modern estimation and proposal workflow platform designed to help businesses create accurate estimates faster, improve operational visibility, and streamline project delivery workflows.
Before launching QuickEstimate.io, Michael spent more than 8 years working directly in construction operations, project estimation, budgeting, and contractor coordination — experiencing firsthand how disconnected workflows and outdated estimation systems slowed businesses down.
That experience inspired him to build a modern SaaS platform focused on structured workflows, operational efficiency, proposal automation, and scalable business systems designed for modern teams. Every feature in QuickEstimate.io reflects a real problem Michael solved in the field.
"Good estimates are not built on guesswork. They are built on structured workflows, operational visibility, and continuous adaptation."
Traditional estimation systems are fragmented across spreadsheets, disconnected tools, and manual workflows. QuickEstimate.io centralizes the entire process — from cost build-up to final proposal — in one structured platform.
Michael's leadership is rooted in operational simplicity. Every product decision is measured against a single test: does this reduce friction and improve confidence for the teams using it every day?
QuickEstimate.io is building toward a fully automated estimation and workflow platform — where proposal generation, costing, and operational handoffs happen seamlessly without manual repetition.
Michael's path from the job site to the software industry isn't just a story — it's the product roadmap. Every workflow in QuickEstimate.io was shaped by real experience managing estimates, coordinating contractors, and navigating the operational complexity of running projects.
That firsthand context is what separates QuickEstimate.io from tools built purely by developers — this platform was designed by someone who lived the problem.
Leading product strategy, estimation workflow systems, proposal automation, platform development, operational architecture, and SaaS growth initiatives. Building the modern platform that contractors actually deserve.
Managed project estimation, contractor coordination, budgeting, proposal workflows, and operational planning across residential and commercial environments. 8+ years, 500+ clients, $2M+ in jobs won.
Helping businesses simplify estimating, proposal generation, operational workflows, and project planning through modern SaaS systems built from real-world experience.