Senior Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee the preparation of budget estimates based on site visits, conceptual data, and firm bids.

• Formulate bidding strategies and general trade estimates.

• Own the estimation process from beginning to end.

• Offer support services during the construction phases.

• Analyze project blueprints, conceptual drawings, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts, and related documents.

• Create estimates, proposals, cost information, and schedules.

• Utilize computerized bidding systems effectively.

• Respond to bid requests, estimates, and proposals in a timely and professional manner.

• Assess project duration and financial value, and review budgets prior to submission.

• Evaluate subcontractor lists and track bid solicitation progress and subcontractor coverage on bid day.

• Chair project turnover meetings and provide project teams with essential background information.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings.

• Analyze vendor and subcontractor bids for completeness.

• Compile subcontractor lists for bid solicitation.

• Oversee the complete bid process from inception to submission.

• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and other support teams.

• Report to the Chief Estimator and coordinate with an Estimating Coordinator.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Construction Estimator on commercial projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or relevant experience as a substitute for education.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Capability to manage time effectively and handle multiple projects (4–5) simultaneously.

• Experience with estimating for commercial projects, including restaurants, schools, car dealerships, office spaces, ground-up buildings, retail spaces, or multi-unit housing.

• Strong skills in mathematics, problem-solving, cost analysis, communication, and time management.

• Familiarity with Timberline estimating software is preferred.

• Previous supervisory experience or responsibilities.

• Willingness to travel 0–10%, depending on project needs.

• Ability to work full-time in a U.S. timezone.

• Proficiency in English is required for the application process.

• Must be comfortable working as an independent contractor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Flexibility as an independent contractor to manage your workload on your terms.

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

• Flexibility across U.S. timezones: EST, MST, CST, and PST (role requirement, not a benefit).