Estimator

About the role

• Lead assigned estimates from project intake through bid submission.
• Review drawings, photos, videos, walkthroughs, scopes, and available project information.
• Identify missing information, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and project risks.
• Apply sound judgment when project information or dimensions are incomplete.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and estimating notes.
• Participate in estimate reviews and contribute to continuous process improvement.

• Perform detailed digital takeoffs using Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, or similar software. Measure and quantify labor, materials, equipment, and assemblies.
• Prepare takeoffs for renovation, multifamily, commercial, and capital improvement projects.
• Utilize scaling, historical data, and logical estimating methods when dimensions are unavailable.
• Convert site conditions from photos, videos, and walkthroughs into measurable scopes of work.
• Review takeoffs for accuracy and maintain organized supporting documentation.

• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Research and validate pricing using subcontractors, vendors, market data, historical project information, and industry resources.
• Solicit, review, compare, and level subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Evaluate proposals for completeness, accuracy, exclusions, and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions while maintaining project quality.
• Monitor market conditions and pricing trends that may affect project budgets.

• Prepare clear, detailed scopes of work and client-ready proposals.
• Develop assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and clarifications.
• Customize proposals based on project-specific requirements.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect project scope, sequencing, logistics, and construction requirements.
• Prepare estimate revisions and support change-order pricing as required.

• Work closely with Project Managers to obtain project information and validate estimating assumptions.
• Coordinate with field personnel to understand site conditions, constraints, and project requirements.
• Participate in scope reviews, estimate reviews, and project handoff meetings.
• Provide estimate-related support and pricing clarification during project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Identify risks related to scope, pricing, productivity, labor, materials, logistics, constructability, and project execution.
• Review project documents for discrepancies, omissions, and inconsistencies.
• Conduct final quality reviews of estimates and proposals before submission.
• Proactively communicate cost concerns, risks, and potential impacts.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and auditable estimating records.
• Participate in project reviews and lessons-learned discussions to improve future estimating accuracy.

• Communicate professionally with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, messaging platforms, and project management systems.
• Clearly explain pricing, assumptions, estimates, and recommendations.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Take ownership of assigned estimates and ensure timely completion.

• Assist with procurement planning, material sourcing, and vendor coordination after project award.
• Support change-order pricing, budget updates, and scope clarifications.
• Assist Project Managers with pricing questions during project execution.
• Review actual project costs and conditions against estimating assumptions when needed.
• Participate in project reviews and contribute to lessons learned for future estimating improvement.

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience preparing estimates for U.S.-based construction projects.
• Experience with renovation, multifamily, commercial, maintenance, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of U.S. construction methods, materials, labor productivity, subcontractor pricing, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, or similar takeoff software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Multifamily renovation and CapEx project experience.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement and bid leveling.
• Familiarity with project management and construction software platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

• Ability to work during U.S. Business Hours (Graveyard Shift in Philippine Time).
• Complete working equipment with a noise-cancelling headset and good-quality webcam
• Comfortable using time-tracking tools such as Hubstaff.
• Available to start ASAP.