Lead Estimator

Optimar Consulting; Delhi; Remote; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimar Consulting is seeking a cost estimator to manage full lifecycle estimates for international projects from India. You will perform quantity takeoffs, pricing strategies, and GMP pricing while coordinating with US vendors.

You will rely on CostX, PlanSwift, Bluebeam or OST, and BuildingConnected or Procore, with strong English communication for outbound calls. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Confident spoken English for outbound calls to US vendors.
• Hands-on experience with CostX, PlanSwift, Bluebeam or OST, plus BuildingConnected or Procore.

Responsibilities

• Run the full estimate from quantity takeoff through to final GMP pricing.
• Call US subcontractors and vendors directly to get quotes, clarify scope and follow up on bids.
• Level bids, find scope gaps and work with US preconstruction leads on pricing strategy.

Skills

English proficiency

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Civil/Construction Eng or Architecture degree

Tools

CostX

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

OST

BuildingConnected

Procore

Job description

If you've built your career in the US, UK, Middle East or elsewhere and are planning a move back, this role lets you keep working on international projects and stay close to family.

• Run the full estimate, from quantity takeoff through to final GMP pricing.
• Call US subcontractors and vendors directly to get quotes, clarify scope and follow up on bids.
• Level bids, find scope gaps and work with US preconstruction leads on pricing strategy.
• A degree in Civil/Construction Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Confident spoken English for outbound calls to US vendors.
• Hands-on experience with CostX, PlanSwift, Bluebeam or OST, plus BuildingConnected or Procore.

You’ll report to a US-based manager and work on high-value American projects, with permanent work from home in India. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Send your resume, expected CTC and shift confirmation to [e-mail]