Estimator – General Construction

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

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications.

• Develop precise budgets and cost estimates for competitive bidding.

• Create bid documentation and address requests for quotations (RFQs).

• Evaluate subcontractor submissions against project drawings and specifications.

• Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors throughout the pre-construction phase.

• Assist with pre-construction communications, documentation, and logistics for projects.

• Oversee multiple estimating and pre-construction tasks concurrently.

• Analyze plans, specifications, and project requirements to determine scope, quantities, and potential challenges.

• Maintain well-organized estimating and project documentation.

• Utilize construction software and digital workflows to enhance estimating and project coordination.

• Actively identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential issues related to estimating or pre-construction.

• Take responsibility for the estimating and pre-construction processes.

• Assist in minimizing operational workload for a streamlined construction team.

• Function independently, take initiative, and advance projects without continual supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–10+ years of experience in construction estimating; around 3–6+ years of practical estimating experience.

• Demonstrated experience in estimating U.S. construction projects.

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical estimating experience will also be considered.

• Strong capability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Proficient in construction estimating software and digital construction workflows.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam.

• Knowledge of Autodesk Build and AI-assisted estimating tools such as Toggle, or the capacity to quickly learn new software.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in English is required.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects or phases effectively.

• Willingness to work full-time and commit to a single client.

• Previous experience with or alongside a U.S. general contractor is preferred.

• Experience in public or private education construction projects is preferred.

• Proficiency in handling both estimating and pre-construction coordination is preferred.

• Experience in reviewing subcontractor submissions and project documentation is preferred.

• Familiarity with RFQs, bid packages, subcontractor coordination, and pre-construction workflows is preferred.

• Willingness to work U.S. Central Time hours.

• Comfort with a month-to-month employment structure and flexibility for two-week notice.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Flexible working hours aligned with U.S. Central Time.

• Month-to-month employment arrangement.

• Two-week notice flexibility.

• Freedom and flexibility as an independent contractor to manage work on your own terms.

• Flexibility to work across global/U.S. time zones (EST, MST, CST, or PST hours).