Senior Underground Utilities & Communications Estimator

Agent Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Mexico

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from civil and power utility drawings using Bluebeam and PlanSwift, with expertise in interpreting utility-specific plan sets.
• Conduct thorough plan reviews and specification analysis to identify missing information, clarifications, and scope questions prior to bid submission.
• Manage the complete bid lifecycle, from plan receipt through final bid delivery, including coordination of supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Serve as the primary estimator contact for national home builders and general contractors, directly engaging to clarify scope, answer technical questions, and support the sales process.
• Track active bid invitations, manage the estimating pipeline, and coordinate with internal teams on project requirements and timelines.
• Support post-award workflows including subcontractor buyouts, RFIs, submittals packages, and ongoing coordination with subcontractors and suppliers on scope and scheduling.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all bid documents to maximize bid profitability and client satisfaction.
• Work within the client’s existing systems and workflows to maintain consistency in estimating practices and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with ownership to support company growth initiatives and expansion into new utility sectors including water, sewer, and storm drain infrastructure.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with U.S.-based clients and internal teams, ensuring timely responses and alignment on project expectations.
• Interpret civil drawings, power utility drawings, specifications, and plan schedules with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and confirm scope alignment before bid submission.
• Adapt to evolving project scopes and client requests during the bidding phase while maintaining strict deadlines and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements based on field experience.
• Maintain organized records of all bid-related communications, pricing data, and project documentation for audit and reference purposes.
• Work remotely on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm EST, aligning with U.S.-based client operating hours.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating experience in underground utilities, civil construction, or closely related trades, with demonstrated experience on large-scale projects ($500K+) for U.S.-based clients.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and PlanSwift software; experience with civil and utility drawing interpretation is essential.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil drawings, power utility drawings, specifications, and plan schedules with a high degree of accuracy.
• End-to-end bid process experience — from takeoff and pricing coordination through formal submission, plus familiarity with post-award workflows (buyouts, RFIs, submittals, scope coordination).
• Proven experience engaging directly with clients during the estimating and bidding process; comfort with frontline customer contact and sales-oriented interactions.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal); prior experience working remotely for U.S.-based contractors is strongly preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Compensation of USD $2,500 - $3,500/month.
• Full-time remote position with flexible scheduling within 9:00am – 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Opportunity to work directly with national home builders and general contractors across the Southeast U.S.
• Exposure to expanding utility sectors including water, sewer, and storm drain infrastructure.

Skills & Technologies

Senior

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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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