Estimator - Civil Work

Agent Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Nicaragua

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough review and stress testing of complex bid packages exceeding 1,000 pages to identify missing scope, regulatory requirements, and financial risks prior to bid submission.
• Perform precise quantity takeoffs and cost estimations using the client’s proprietary software systems and Excel-based workflows for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Extract and analyze critical project requirements from engineering plans, specifications, schedules, and addendums to ensure bid compliance, accuracy, and project feasibility.
• Collaborate directly with the primary estimator and ownership team to assemble complete bid packages, validate material cost data, and finalize submission documents.
• Coordinate with the client’s third-party estimator to maintain consistency across estimates and identify discrepancies in scope, pricing, or methodology.
• Conduct comprehensive material cost research and coordinate with vendors to obtain accurate pricing for equipment, materials, and labor inputs used in federal infrastructure bids.
• Apply knowledge of federal contracting requirements, permitting processes, and logistical constraints specific to Virgin Islands operations to inform bid strategy and risk assessment.
• Support the full bid lifecycle from initial plan review through final submission, ensuring all documentation meets client standards and contractual obligations.
• Manage multiple concurrent bid packages for projects ranging from $500,000 to $5 million in scope, maintaining strict timelines and attention to detail under pressure.
• Interpret complex civil engineering drawings related to demolition, site earthworks, utilities installation, grading, and heavy equipment mobilization.
• Ensure all estimates reflect accurate labor, equipment, and material costs aligned with current market conditions and project-specific constraints.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with U.S.-based team members, delivering technical updates and clarifications with a neutral English accent and professional clarity.
• Adhere to established workflows and systems without deviation, ensuring alignment with the client’s internal estimating protocols and quality controls.
• Document all assumptions, sources of pricing, and scope interpretations for audit readiness and future reference on similar projects.
• Proactively flag potential cost overruns, compliance gaps, or scheduling conflicts during the estimation phase to mitigate financial and operational risk.
• Work within a fully remote, LATAM-based structure while maintaining full alignment with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) working hours (8:00am – 5:00pm EST, Monday–Friday).

🎯 Requirements

• 3-5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil work, site development, or demolition with demonstrated experience on mid-to-large-scale projects ($500K - $5M+ scope).
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze detailed civil engineering plans, specifications, and complex bid documents.
• Experience identifying scope gaps, compliance issues, and feasibility concerns in bid packages.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with takeoff software (PlanSwift or similar).
• Neutral English accent and clear verbal communication skills — ability to communicate technical details clearly with U.S.-based team members is essential.
• Prior experience working remotely for U.S.-based contractors is strongly preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Compensation of USD $1,500 - $2,200/month depending on seniority.
• Full-time remote position with structured working hours (8:00am – 5:00pm EST, Monday–Friday).
• Opportunity to work on high-value federal infrastructure projects in the Virgin Islands.
• Remote work environment with no relocation required.

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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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