Construction Estimator – Commercial

Agent Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Brazil

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and material analysis from construction drawings and specifications for commercial projects across the United States.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for bid submissions in retail, restaurant, office, medical, hospitality, and tenant improvement sectors.
• Review, analyze, and prequalify subcontractor bids to ensure complete trade coverage and pricing competitiveness.
• Coordinate directly with subcontractors and sub-trade partners to obtain timely, accurate, and up-to-date pricing for all trade scopes.
• Support the full bid preparation and submission process, including finalizing estimates, compiling documentation, and meeting submission deadlines.
• Collaborate with U.S.-based project management teams during contract review and post-award project setup to ensure alignment between bid assumptions and execution.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals during the preconstruction phase to clarify scope and pricing dependencies.
• Utilize PlanHub and other estimating platforms to streamline bidding workflows, track subcontractor outreach, and maintain digital bid documentation.
• Assist project management teams across the project lifecycle by providing estimating insights during construction planning and execution phases.
• Maintain familiarity with national chain construction standards and repeat-project pricing models to ensure consistency across bids.
• Apply knowledge of regional market pricing trends, particularly in Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Colorado, to inform accurate cost modeling.
• Work independently in a fully remote, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high-volume bid cycles.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English, both written and verbal, to coordinate with U.S.-based teams and subcontractors.
• Manage multiple bid opportunities simultaneously while maintaining precision and adherence to company estimating protocols.
• Ensure accountability and accuracy in all estimating deliverables to support the company’s reputation for consistent, high-quality project delivery.
• Adapt to evolving project scopes and design changes by rapidly updating estimates and communicating impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and documentation standards within the preconstruction team.

🎯 Requirements

• 2–3+ years of experience in construction estimating (flexible based on overall background)
• Experience in general contracting or multi-trade commercial bidding
• Strong understanding of construction pricing, cost breakdowns, and subcontractor coordination
• Experience with national chain construction standards and repeat-project pricing models
• Familiarity with regional market pricing, especially Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Colorado
• Proficiency in PlanHub and/or PlanSwift estimating software

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible hours within Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
• Direct collaboration with U.S.-based estimating and project management teams
• Compensation of USD $1,500 – $2,200/month (salary based on assessment)
• Opportunity to work on national commercial construction projects across the United States

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Agent Inc.

Agent is a technology company that operates a global talent marketplace connecting employers with pre-vetted professionals in fields such as software engineering, design, marketing and finance. The platform uses AI-driven matching and rigorous screening to streamline remote hiring, handling contracts, payments and compliance across 150+ countries. Businesses scale teams quickly without traditional recruitment overhead, while professionals access curated remote opportunities. Founded in 2016, Agent maintains headquarters in San Francisco and a distributed workforce, serving startups through Fortune 500 clients seeking on-demand expertise.

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