Construction Estimator – Civil, Concrete, Commercial, BIM

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

📋 Description

• Oversee commercial construction estimating and conduct thorough quantity takeoffs independently.

• Develop detailed project estimates, cost breakdowns, and customer bid packages.

• Solicit, evaluate, compare, and coordinate bids from subcontractors.

• Estimate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and projects in commercial and civil construction.

• Assess concrete work, structural steel buildings, ground-up construction, excavation, and civil projects.

• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure accurate estimates.

• Utilize estimating and construction software such as Bluebeam, Excel, Revit, Primavera P6/Pro, RSMeans, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

• Engage with owners, subcontractors, and stakeholders throughout the bidding process.

• Keep organized records of estimates, bid documentation, and project files.

• Possibly assist project management through scheduling, coordination, and project tracking.

• Report directly to the company owner.

• Assume full responsibility for end-to-end estimating tasks and take ownership of all work.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred 10+ years of experience in commercial or civil construction estimating; strong mid-level candidates will be considered.

• Significant experience in quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, subcontractor bidding, and preparing commercial bids.

• Background in commercial, civil, concrete, steel building, excavation, or ground-up construction.

• An educational background in engineering or a related field is preferred.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel, along with relevant estimating and construction software.

• Experience working with US-based construction companies, projects, and industry standards.

• Fluent in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to manage estimating workflows independently with minimal supervision.

• Possess leadership qualities and the ability to collaborate with subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• Capability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines accurately.

• Full-time availability and a dedicated commitment to the client.

• Must be available to work during US Eastern Time hours.

• Proficient in independently managing quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid preparation.

• Willingness to work as an independent contractor.

• Resume must be submitted in English format.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for full-time remote work.

• Potential for a paid working assessment.

• Client mentoring provided.

• Flexible remote work arrangement available.

• Independent contractor flexibility (responsible for own equipment, taxes, and benefits).