Estimator

LMK Recruiting Solutions; Bogotá; Remote; COP 69,730,000 - 87,163,000; Part time

Job summary

LMK Recruiting Solutions seeks a Senior Estimator to handle cost analysis for large-scale projects from Bogotá, Colombia, working full-time on EST hours for our NYC-based headquarters. This remote contractor role requires English fluency and expertise with Stack, OST, Bluebeam, and Excel.

The role covers conceptual budgets, cost models, risk review, and managing bids with NYC teammates. Compensation is $2,000–$2,500 per month on a 1099 basis, with monthly invoicing.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English required for daily communication with NYC team.
• Experience estimating for North American projects and codes.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs across trades.
• Develop conceptual budgets and cost models for design stages.
• Review plans to identify risks and constructability issues.
• Collaborate with NYC-based project managers via virtual meetings.
• Maintain material/subcontractor cost database for NYC area.
• Manage bidding process with subcontractors.

Skills

English fluency

Estimating

Cost modeling

Tools

Stack

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Resume must be submitted in ENGLISH

We are a premier New York City-based construction firm seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator to join our team remotely from Bogotá, Colombia. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position requiring a professional who can work a full-time schedule aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to ensure seamless collaboration with our NYC headquarters.

Role Overview

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a critical role in our preconstruction phase, handling complex cost analysis for large-scale projects. You will be responsible for everything from initial conceptual budgets to final hard bids, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness in the New York market.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs across all trades, including Architectural, Structural, and MEP systems.
• Develop comprehensive conceptual budgets and detailed cost models based on various design stages.
• Review project plans and specifications to identify potential risk factors and constructability issues.
• Collaborate closely with NYC-based project managers and executives via virtual meetings.
• Maintain and update a database of material costs and subcontractor pricing relevant to the NYC area.
• Manage the bidding process, including subcontractor solicitation and scope leveling.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Bogotá, Colombia.
• Language: Native or near-native English fluency (written and verbal) is mandatory for daily communication with the NYC team.
• Schedule: Ability to work full-time hours strictly on Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Stack, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam) and Excel.
• Experience: Significant experience in construction estimating, preferably with exposure to North American building standards and codes.
• Contract Status: This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role. You must be prepared to bill the company monthly for services rendered.

Compensation & Logistics

• Pay: $2,000 – $2,500 USD per month (depending on experience).