07_Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator

Cobalto Talent; Xico; Remote; MXN 752,000 - 1,317,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalto Talent is seeking a Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator to work remotely from Mexico for US general contractors and subs. Responsibilities include estimating from drawings, preparing bids, and coordinating submittals and schedules.

Requirements include a civil or construction management degree, 3+ years in estimating or coordination, and strong English and Excel skills. Experience with US projects and CSI MasterFormat is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• 3+ years in estimating or project coordination.
• Ability to read architectural and structural drawings and specs.
• Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+) for RFIs and supplier emails.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from PDF drawings and specs.
• Build cost estimates using labor rates, materials, and subcontractor quotes.
• Request and compare supplier/subcontractor bids and level them.
• Track bid invitations and deadlines; prepare bid packages and proposals.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs and change orders.
• Maintain project schedule, meeting minutes, and document log.
• Coordinate material orders and deliveries with suppliers.
• Support pay applications and lien waivers with accounting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

On Center

STACK

ProEst

Procore

Job description

07_Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator

About the role

We are hiring construction estimators and project coordinators to work 100% remotely from Mexico for general contractors and specialty subcontractors in the US.

What you will do

Estimating

• Perform quantity takeoffs from PDF drawings and specifications.
• Build cost estimates using the client's labor rates, material pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Request and compare supplier and subcontractor bids; level them for the estimator or owner.
• Track bid invitations and deadlines; prepare bid packages and proposals.

Project coordination

• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs and change orders.
• Keep the project schedule, meeting minutes and document log current.
• Coordinate material orders and deliveries with suppliers.
• Support pay applications and lien waivers with the accounting team.

What you bring

Must have

• Degree in civil engineering, architecture or construction management (Ingeniería Civil, Arquitectura).
• 3+ years in estimating (cuantificación y presupuestos) or project coordination.
• Comfortable reading architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+), especially written, for RFIs and supplier emails.
• Advanced Excel.

Nice to have

• Takeoff and estimating software: Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On Center, STACK or ProEst.
• Project management software: Procore, Buildertrend or similar.
• Experience with U.S. projects, imperial units and CSI MasterFormat divisions.
• Specialty trade experience: concrete, framing, drywall, mechanical or electrical.

AI Screening – Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator

Must Have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, budgeting, or project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, materials, and labor calculations.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, project schedules, and documentation.
• Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+), especially written communication.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Estimating software: Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On Center, STACK, or ProEst.
• Project management tools: Procore, Buildertrend, or similar.
• Experience with U.S. construction projects, imperial units, and CSI MasterFormat.
• Specialty trade experience: concrete, framing, drywall, mechanical, or electrical.