Remote Construction Estimator (Civil/Concrete/Commercial & BIM )

The role

This person will independently manage commercial construction estimating and detailed quantity takeoffs. They will prepare project estimates, cost breakdowns, and customer bid packages while coordinating with subcontractors.

What you will do

• Independently manage commercial construction estimating and detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare comprehensive project estimates, cost breakdowns, and customer bid packages.
• Solicit, review, compare, and coordinate subcontractor bids.
• Estimate materials, labor, equipment, and project costs for commercial and civil construction projects.
• Handle estimating for concrete work, structural steel buildings, ground-up construction, excavation, and civil projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure accurate estimates.
• Use estimating and construction software such as Bluebeam, Excel, Revit, Primavera P6/Pro, RSMeans, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Communicate with the owner, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the bidding process.
• Maintain organized estimating records, bid documentation, and project files.
• Potentially support project management activities, including coordination, scheduling, and project tracking.

Required qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience.
• Fluent English.
• Strong communication skills.
• Availability to work US Eastern Time hours.
• Ability to independently handle quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid preparation.
• Full-time availability and exclusive commitment to the client.

Nice to have

• 10+ years of commercial or civil construction estimating experience preferred
• Engineering or construction-related educational background preferred
• Experience estimating large-scale or complex commercial construction projects
• Familiarity with multiple estimating platforms, including HeavyBid, RSMeans, Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships and bid solicitation
• Previous project management or construction coordination experience
• Ability to handle multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy

About the company

The client is a construction company based in Indiana, led by an experienced owner with over 35 years of expertise in civil construction estimating. The company operates with a lean team.