Senior Estimator

Agent

. Lead and coordinate preparation of budget estimates from site visits, conceptual information, and hard bids .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, ArgentinaSenior💰 $1,500 - $2,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Construction Estimating with a focus on commercial projects, including proficiency in Timberline estimating software and strong mathematical and analytical skills. Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while providing accurate budget estimates and proposals.

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Construction EstimatingTimberline Estimating SoftwareBudget PreparationProject ManagementCost Analysis

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Hard Skills

Construction EstimatingBudget PreparationCost AnalysisProject Duration EstimationBlueprint InterpretationProposal PreparationBidding SpecificationsSubcontractor ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTime Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingMultitaskingSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Timberline Estimating SoftwareComputerized Bidding Systems

Industry Keywords

Commercial ProjectsBid StrategiesConstruction ManagementVendor EvaluationProject Turnover Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate preparation of budget estimates from site visits, conceptual information, and hard bids
Develop bid strategies and general trade estimates
Own estimates from inception through completion
Provide support services during construction phases
Interpret project blueprints, conceptual drawings, bidding specifications, scope descriptions, contracts, and related documents
Prepare estimates, proposals, cost information, and schedules
Operate computerized bidding systems
Respond to bid requests, estimates, and proposals promptly and professionally
Determine project duration and dollar value, and review budgets before submission
Review subcontractor lists and monitor bid solicitation progress and subcontractor coverage on bid day
Lead project turnover meetings and provide project teams with background information
Attend pre-bid meetings
Evaluate vendor and subcontractor bids for completeness
Develop subcontractor lists for bid solicitation
Manage the entire bid process from inception to submission
Coordinate with Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and other supporting work groups
Report to the Chief Estimator and work with an Estimating Coordinator

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator handling commercial projects
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or relevant experience in lieu of education
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to manage time and multitask across 4–5 projects simultaneously
Experience with commercial project estimating, including restaurants, schools, car dealerships, office spaces, ground-up buildings, retail spaces, or multi-unit housing
Strong math, problem-solving, cost analysis, communication, and time-management skills
Timberline estimating software preferred
Supervisory experience/responsibilities
Willingness to travel 0–10% depending on projects
Ability to work full-time in a U.S. timezone
English proficiency required for the application process
Must be comfortable working as an independent contractor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Independent contractor flexibility to manage work on your terms
Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
U.S. timezone flexibility across EST, MST, CST, and PST (role requirement, not a benefit)