Estimator – General Construction

📋 Description

• • Job Title: Estimator – General Construction
• • Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
• • Working Hours: Monday – Friday, aligned with the U.S. Central Time
• • Compensation: USD $1,500–$2,500/month, based on experience
• • This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects, and supporting the pre-construction process from initial drawings through bid preparation and coordination.
• • We are looking for a Mid-Level Estimator with approximately 3–6+ years of hands-on estimating experience on U.S. construction projects.
• • The ideal candidate will have strong construction drawing and specification reading skills, experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, and the ability to support broader pre-construction activities.
• • Key Responsibilities:
• • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications.
• • Prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates for competitive bids.
• • Prepare bid documentation and respond to RFQs.
• • Review subcontractor submittals against project drawings and specifications.
• • Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors during the pre-construction process.
• • Support pre-construction communications, documentation, and project logistics.
• • Manage multiple estimating and pre-construction tasks simultaneously.
• • Review plans, specifications, and project requirements to identify scope, quantities, and potential issues.
• • Maintain organized estimating and project documentation.
• • Work within construction software and digital workflows to support estimating and project coordination.
• • Proactively identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential estimating or pre-construction issues.
• • Requirements:
• • 3–10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• • Proven experience estimating U.S. construction projects.
• • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands-on estimating experience will also be considered.
• • Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• • Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction workflows.
• • Familiarity with Bluebeam.
• • Familiarity with Autodesk Build and AI-assisted estimating tools such as Toggle, or the ability to learn new software quickly.
• • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects or project phases.
• • Comfortable working full-time and being dedicated to a single client.
• • Preferred Qualifications:
• • Previous experience working for or alongside a U.S. general contractor.
• • Experience with public or private education construction projects.
• • Experience handling both estimating and pre-construction coordination.
• • Experience reviewing subcontractor submittals and project documentation.
• • Familiarity with RFQs, bid packages, subcontractor coordination, and pre-construction workflows.
• • Civil engineering or construction-related educational background.
• • What We're Looking For:
• • The ideal candidate is more than someone who can perform takeoffs. We are looking for someone who can own the estimating and pre-construction process, solve problems proactively, and help reduce operational workload for a lean construction team.
• • Non-Negotiables:
• • Fluent English, both written and verbal.
• • Proven estimating experience with U.S. construction projects.
• • Full-time availability and dedication to one client.
• • Experience with standard construction estimating and project management workflows.
• • Strong construction drawing and specification interpretation skills.
• • Willingness to work U.S. Central Time hours.
• • Comfortable with a month-to-month employment structure and two-week notice flexibility.