Estimator / Preconstruction Coordinator

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

📋 Description

• Review and analyze residential construction plans, drawings, and specifications.

• Conduct quantity takeoffs and create project cost estimates.

• Assist in budgeting for remodels, additions, and custom residential projects.

• Coordinate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Organize scopes of work and prepare proposal documentation.

• Identify gaps in information, scope deficiencies, and constructability issues during plan reviews.

• Prepare basic drafting and design documents for small-project permit applications to the City of Seattle.

• Create code-compliant residential permit drawings, including additions, remodels, ADUs, and minor structural modifications.

• Compile permit packages, site plans, floor plans, and elevations.

• Liaise with ownership, designers, and architects on complex or stamped drawings.

• Stay updated on the City of Seattle's residential permit requirements.

• Organize selections, specifications, estimating documentation, project records, and estimating files.

• Assist with scheduling, pre-construction coordination, process improvement, and maintaining operational consistency.

• Utilize CoConstruct or similar construction software for effective project tracking and organization.

• Communicate the status of estimates and project requirements to internal teams.

• Maintain organized workflows across multiple concurrent projects.

• Help ensure projects are ready for construction and facilitate execution through effective handoff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in estimating residential construction projects.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans independently.

• Strong comprehension of residential building methods and sequencing.

• Drafting or design skills using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Chief Architect, or similar software (strongly preferred).

• Familiarity with the City of Seattle's permit submittal procedures for small residential projects (a plus, not mandatory).

• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities.

• Comfortable working remotely and managing deadlines independently.

• Strong communication skills and commitment to follow-through.

• Experience with CoConstruct (strongly preferred).

• Familiarity with takeoff or estimating software (a plus).

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.