- Location
- Philippines · published · Mexico · Argentina
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Source
- Workable
Description
Employment Type: 40 hrs per week (Contract)
Work Arrangement: Remote
Compensation Range: $1800 - $2,200/month
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for larger ground-up construction projects.
- Review plans, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents to develop comprehensive estimates.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and accurately determine material, labor, subcontractor, and other project costs.
- Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and vendor pricing.
- Communicate directly with American subcontractors and vendors to clarify scope, pricing, availability, and project requirements.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential cost risks within project documents and bids.
- Develop and maintain detailed estimates, budgets, and pricing documentation.
- Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and clearly explain estimates, pricing, assumptions, and recommendations.
- Handle questions and objections professionally and confidently.
- Present estimates in a clear, organized, and easy-to-understand manner.
- Follow up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure estimates are complete and submitted accurately and on time.
- Take full ownership of the estimating process and proactively manage deadlines without requiring constant oversight.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, bids, communications, and project-related information.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Construction Estimator, preferably with significant experience estimating large ground-up construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes, quantities, labor, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and detailed estimates independently.
- Strong experience working with subcontractors and vendors.
- Excellent spoken English with clear, professional communication that is easy for American clients and subcontractors to understand.
- Strong conversational skills and the confidence to lead professional conversations with American subcontractors and clients.
- Ability to explain technical construction and pricing information clearly to non-technical clients.
- Excellent work ethic, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
- Proficient with estimating and construction-related software and technology.
- Experience working directly with U.S.-based construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, or clients
Benefits
Client Relationship: You will be directly working with the client. This means that you will communicate with the client, provide services, and address any client-related matters independently.Payments: All payments for your services will be handled by the client. Elevate and Delegate is not involved in processing your payroll. Your salary will directly go to you. Vacation Leaves and Holidays: While we may have recommendations or guidelines regarding vacation leaves and holidays, the decision is entirely at the discretion of the client. You are expected to align your schedule with the client’s business needs and any specific policies or preferences they may have in this regard.As part of your application, you’ll be asked to record your responses to the initial interview questions through a Loom video (questions & instructions are in the application page).Our team will carefully review your submission, and if shortlisted, we’ll share your responses with the client for their review and next steps.Please treat this recording as you would a real interview:Come prepared and make sure you’re clearly visible on camera.Record your answers in a quiet, well-lit, and clutter-free space with a stable internet connection.We’re excited to get to know you better! Show us your personality and strengths. We encourage you to answer authentically and in your own words, without reading from a script or using AI tools.