Estimator, Heavy Civil and Earthwork

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

📋 Description

• Conduct takeoffs and prepare bids based on plans and specifications.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and revisions effectively.

• Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring consistent follow-up to adhere to bid deadlines.

• Oversee pre-construction support and maintain site coordination documentation.

• Utilize Bluebeam, WinX Grade, Heavy Bid, or similar estimating software.

• Evaluate complex public bid packages and detailed specifications for compliance.

• Execute cost analysis for heavy civil and asphalt paving projects.

• Assist with site visits or provide efficient onsite communication, including client support for remote site visits.

• Take full ownership of intricate bids from planning and specifications through to submission.

• Collaborate closely with the established estimating team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating is required.

• Civil engineer or construction estimator with 6 to 15 years of experience preferred.

• Strong expertise in heavy civil, earthwork, and asphalt/paving estimating.

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, for effective communication with subcontractors.

• Demonstrated experience in US construction projects.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Heavy Bid, or similar estimating software; training will be provided if necessary.

• Proficient in Bluebeam or eager to learn quickly.

• Experience with estimating heavy civil or earthwork projects; asphalt/paving experience is highly preferred.

• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, in the US Eastern Time zone, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

• Comfortable managing intricate bid coordination and subcontractor communication.

• Excellent communication skills essential for coordinating with subcontractors.

• Detail-oriented with the capability to manage complex bid packages and specifications.

• Proactive problem-solver adept at handling high-volume, time-sensitive bidding.

• Reliable internet connection and personal computer setup required.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for a remote work arrangement.

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

• Training available for Heavy Bid or comparable estimating software if required.

• Independent contractor flexibility to manage your work on your own terms.

• Personal equipment setup accepted and required for remote work.