Construction Estimator – Commercial
Job Title: Construction Estimator – Commercial Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST Compensation: USD $1,500 – $2,200/month (salary based on assessment) Location: LATAM Company Overview We are a U.S.-based commercial general contracting company specializing in retail, restaurant, office, medical, hospitality, and tenant improvement projects nationwide. Our team works closely across preconstruction, estimating, and project management to deliver high-quality construction solutions from bid to build. We are built on a collaborative, fast-paced environment where accuracy, coordination, and accountability are key. Our focus is on delivering consistent results for repeat clients and national brands through strong subcontractor partnerships, detailed estimating, and efficient project execution. Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Estimator to join our general contracting team in a full-time remote capacity. In this role, you will be embedded within our organization, working closely with project management and pre-construction teams to support national bidding and estimation efforts across the United States. You will play a key role in preparing accurate cost estimates, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and supporting end-to-end bid preparation for commercial construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and material analysis from construction drawings and specifications Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial bid submissions Review, analyze, and prequalify subcontractor bids to ensure full trade coverage and pricing competitiveness Coordinate with subcontractors and sub-trade partners to obtain complete and up-to-date pricing Support the full bid preparation and submission process Collaborate with project managers during contract review and post-award project setup Manage RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals during the preconstruction phase Use PlanHub and other estimating platforms to manage bidding workflows and subcontractor outreach Assist project management teams across the project lifecycle as needed Required Qualifications 2–3+ years of experience in construction estimating (flexible based on overall background) Experience in general contracting or multi-trade commercial bidding Strong understanding of construction pricing, cost breakdowns, and subcontractor coordination Experience with national chain construction standards and repeat-project pricing models Familiarity with regional market pricing, especially Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Colorado Experience supporting or collaborating with project management functions Proficiency in PlanHub and/or PlanSwift estimating software Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment Preferred Attributes Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under deadlines Experience working with U.S.-based general contractors Strong organizational and time management skills Proactive communication and ability to coordinate across distributed teams
Work Environment
Fully remote role (LATAM-based) Direct collaboration with U.S.-based estimating and project management teams Fast-paced construction bidding environment with recurring national projects