Commercial Construction Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Latin America.

📋 Description

• Oversee commercial construction bids from the initial Invitation to Bid (ITB) to the final estimate submission.

• Conduct thorough material and labor quantity takeoffs based on commercial drawings, specifications, and PDF plan sets.

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, contract documents, and scope requirements to pinpoint estimating needs and potential gaps.

• Create precise line-item estimates and detailed scope breakdowns.

• Prepare bid proposals, scope sheets, proposal letters, and project qualifications.

• Clearly define inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and allowances.

• Manage ITBs using PlanHub.

• Distribute bid invitations to qualified subcontractors and oversee trade coverage.

• Follow up with subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.

• Maintain records of subcontractor contacts and prequalification information.

• Gather and evaluate subcontractor quotes.

• Compare scopes, pricing, exclusions, and qualifications to identify discrepancies.

• Conduct bid leveling to determine accurate and competitive pricing.

• Prepare change order pricing and supporting documentation as needed.

• Identify ambiguities, missing information, conflicts, and scope issues in plans and specifications.

• Draft and track Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Monitor RFI responses and communicate updates to bidding subcontractors.

• Maintain the bid calendar to ensure submission deadlines are met.

• Keep subcontractor databases, contacts, prequalifications, and quote statuses organized and up to date.

• Track active bids from the initial ITB through to final submission.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial construction estimating, including scope development and proposal preparation.

• Strong background in preparing commercial bid proposals that include exclusions, clarifications, allowances, and qualifications.

• Proven track record of performing accurate quantity takeoffs from commercial construction plans.

• In-depth understanding of commercial blueprints, specifications, CSI divisions, and contract documents.

• Practical experience with PlanHub for ITB management.

• Experience with Contractor Foreman is strongly preferred; similar estimating platforms may be considered if adaptability is demonstrated.

• Proficient in digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or STACK.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Strong written communication skills for crafting client-facing proposals.

• Confident verbal communication skills for reaching out to subcontractors, follow-ups, and negotiations.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines concurrently.

• A dedicated home office, reliable computer equipment, and high-speed internet are required.

• Resume must be formatted in English.

• Ability to work within U.S. time zones.

• Experience with U.S. commercial construction projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Flexible work arrangement as an independent contractor.

• Freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms.

• Schedule flexibility across U.S. time zones, including EST, MST, CST, and PST hours.