Agent
Construction Estimator (Residential, Hospitality, Medical, Retail)
Latin America, Remote. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will identify bidding opportunities, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare bids for US-based construction projects. You will also handle RFIs, submittals, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.
What you will do
- Identify relevant construction projects and bidding opportunities
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using PlanHub and other estimating tools
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Prepare accurate and competitive bids
- Submit bids within required deadlines
- Handle RFIs, submittals, revisions, and bid updates
- Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Support pre-construction activities and project handoff
- Evaluate project opportunities
- Maintain organized estimating and bidding records
Required qualifications
- 3+ years of US construction estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Strong understanding of US construction estimating practices
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and bid preparation
- Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
- Familiarity with general construction and commercial projects
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Strong initiative and self-starter mentality
- Excellent organization and follow-through
- Ability to work independently without requiring constant direction or supervision
- Reliable and committed to meeting deadlines and responsibilities
Nice to have
- PlanHub experience
- Experience estimating commercial construction projects, particularly Retail, Medical offices, or Hospitality
- Experience with residential construction projects
- Experience working directly with US-based contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or project owners
- Experience handling the full estimating cycle from project identification through bid submission
- Familiarity with PlanHub or similar project bidding platforms
- Strong understanding of construction materials, labor, subcontractor pricing, and project costs
About the company
The client is a growing construction company based in Virginia, led by a husband-and-wife team.