Construction Estimator – Civil, Concrete, Commercial, BIM

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. Independently manage commercial construction estimating and detailed quantity takeoffs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorLead💰 $2,000 - $3,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial and civil construction estimating, including quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and subcontractor bidding. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard estimating software and maintaining organized project documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Construction EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimationBluebeam ProficiencySubcontractor Bidding

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Hard Skills

Quantity TakeoffsCost EstimationProject EstimationBid PreparationConcrete Work EstimationStructural Steel EstimationExcavation EstimationGround-Up Construction EstimationConstruction Drawings ReviewProject Cost Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadership QualitiesIndependent Workflow ManagementOrganizational SkillsAbility to Handle Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamExcelRevitPrimavera P6/ProRSMeansHeavyBidAutoCADMicroStation

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionCivil ConstructionSubcontractor CoordinationUS-Based Construction StandardsConstruction Project Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Estimate concrete work, structural steel buildings, ground-up construction, excavation, and civil projects
Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents for accurate estimates
Use estimating and construction software including Bluebeam, Excel, Revit, Primavera P6/Pro, RSMeans, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
Communicate with the owner, subcontractors, and stakeholders throughout the bidding process
Maintain organized estimating records, bid documentation, and project files
Potentially support project management through coordination, scheduling, and project tracking
Report directly to the company owner
Manage end-to-end estimating responsibilities and take ownership of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of commercial or civil construction estimating experience preferred; strong mid-level candidates may be considered
Extensive experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, subcontractor bidding, and commercial bid preparation
Background in commercial, civil, concrete, steel building, excavation, or ground-up construction
Engineering or construction-related educational background preferred
Proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel, plus relevant estimating and construction software
Experience working with US-based construction companies, projects, and industry standards
Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently manage estimating workflows with minimal supervision
Leadership qualities and ability to coordinate with subcontractors and project stakeholders
Ability to handle multiple estimates and deadlines accurately
Full-time availability and exclusive commitment to the client
Availability to work US Eastern Time hours
Ability to independently handle quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid preparation
Willingness to work as an independent contractor
Resume must be formatted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time remote work
Potential paid working assessment
Client mentoring
Flexible remote work arrangement
Independent-contractor flexibility (responsible for own equipment, taxes, and benefits)