Construction Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for larger ground-up construction projects.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and accurately determine material, labor, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Communicate directly with American subcontractors and vendors to clarify scope, pricing, availability, and project requirements.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential cost risks within project documents and bids.
• Develop and maintain detailed estimates, budgets, and pricing documentation.
• Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and clearly explain estimates, pricing, assumptions, and recommendations.
• Handle questions and objections professionally and confidently.
• Present estimates in a clear, organized, and easy-to-understand manner.
• Follow up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure estimates are complete and submitted accurately and on time.
• Take full ownership of the estimating process and proactively manage deadlines without requiring constant oversight.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, bids, communications, and project-related information.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator, preferably with significant experience estimating large ground-up construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes, quantities, labor, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and detailed estimates independently.
• Strong experience working with subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent spoken English with clear, professional communication that is easy for American clients and subcontractors to understand.
• Strong conversational skills and the confidence to lead professional conversations with American subcontractors and clients.
• Ability to explain technical construction and pricing information clearly to non-technical clients.
• Excellent work ethic, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Proficient with estimating and construction-related software and technology.
• Experience working directly with U.S.-based construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, or clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial or large-scale residential ground-up projects.
• Strong sales or business development skills.
• Ability to build relationships and establish trust with clients.
• Experience presenting estimates and helping clients understand pricing and scope.
• Familiarity with common construction estimating, project management, and CRM tools.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is more than someone who can simply produce an estimate. We are looking for someone who will own the entire estimating process and become a reliable point of contact for both the company and its clients.

They should be technically strong but also highly communicative and commercially minded. They need to be comfortable picking up the phone, having conversations with American subcontractors, asking the right questions, negotiating pricing when appropriate, and speaking directly with clients.

A sales-oriented personality is a strong plus. The ideal candidate can build rapport, communicate value, confidently discuss pricing, handle questions or objections, and help move projects forward. Most importantly, this person should be proactive, accountable, and capable of managing the estimating function with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Client Relationship: You will be directly working with the client. This means that you will communicate with the client, provide services, and address any client-related matters independently.
• Payments: All payments for your services will be handled by the client. Elevate and Delegate is not involved in processing your payroll. Your salary will directly go to you.
• Vacation Leaves and Holidays: While we may have recommendations or guidelines regarding vacation leaves and holidays, the decision is entirely at the discretion of the client. You are expected to align your schedule with the client’s business needs and any specific policies or preferences they may have in this regard.