Construction Takeoff & Estimating Specialist (FULLY REMOTE)

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Construction Takeoff & Estimating Specialist to support US commercial projects from the Philippines. You will review plans and specs, perform detailed quantity takeoffs for fencing and sitework, and coordinate with pricing teams.

Strong plan-reading and attention to detail are essential, with overlapping US Pacific Time for daily collaboration. Your role involves managing multiple bids, maintaining estimates, and using AI-assisted estimating tools to enhance

Qualifications

• Reads US construction drawings and specifications.
• Has 3+ years in construction estimating or takeoff.
• Understands drawing scales, details, keynotes and schedules.
• Can identify missing or conflicting information and raise RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Review US commercial construction plans and specs.
• Identify fencing, gates and related scope.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Break systems into components and quantities.
• Identify fence types, heights, materials and finishes.
• Calculate line posts, gate posts and other components.
• Identify footing dimensions and concrete quantities.
• Review drawings across disciplines (civil, architectural, landscape, structural, electrical, security).
• Review addenda and revised drawings.
• Maintain source references for quantities and bid data.
• Assist with material and subcontractor pricing.
• Review AI-assisted takeoffs for accuracy.
• Maintain estimating spreadsheets and deadlines.

Skills

Plan reading

Attention to detail

Bid management

Organizational skills

English communication

Independent worker

AI tools

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

STACK

On-Screen Takeoff

Autodesk Takeoff

Procore

BuildingConnected

Excel

Google Sheets

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Construction Takeoff & Estimating Specialist

Remote – Philippines | Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Construction Takeoff & Estimating Specialist to support commercial construction projects in the United States.

The role will involve reviewing construction plans, specifications, addenda and bid documents and preparing accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates, primarily for fencing, gates and related sitework.

We are looking for someone who can genuinely read and understand construction drawings, not simply measure plans.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing US commercial construction plans and specifications

• Identifying all fencing, gates and related scope

• Performing accurate quantity takeoffs

• Breaking systems down into individual components and quantities

• Identifying fence types, heights, materials and finishes

• Calculating line posts, corner posts, end posts, gate posts and other components

• Identifying footing dimensions and calculating concrete quantities

• Identifying pedestrian and vehicular gates, hardware and accessories

• Reviewing civil, architectural, landscape, structural, electrical and security drawings

• Reading and interpreting construction specifications

• Reviewing addenda and revised drawings

• Identifying missing, conflicting or unclear information

• Preparing clarification questions and RFIs where required

• Maintaining clear source references for takeoff quantities

• Assisting with material and subcontractor pricing

• Reviewing and validating AI-assisted takeoffs

• Maintaining estimating spreadsheets and records

• Managing multiple bids and deadlines

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong experience reading US construction drawings and specifications

• Has commercial construction estimating or quantity takeoff experience

• Understands drawing scales, details, keynotes and schedules

• Can follow references between multiple drawing disciplines

• Has excellent attention to detail

• Can identify scope that may be missed by a basic plan review

• Understands the importance of identifying drawing/specification conflicts

• Is comfortable performing detailed quantity calculations

• Has strong Excel or Google Sheets skills

• Is organized and able to manage multiple projects

• Can work independently

• Communicates clearly in written English

• Is comfortable using new technology and AI-assisted estimating tools

Preferred Experience

Ideally 3+ years of construction estimating or quantity takeoff experience.

Experience in any of the following is particularly relevant:

• Commercial fencing

• Gates and access systems

• Miscellaneous metals

• Architectural specialties

• Civil/sitework

• Landscaping

• Concrete

• General contracting

• Commercial subcontractor estimating

Direct fencing experience is preferred but not required.

An experienced estimator or quantity surveyor from another construction trade may be a strong fit if they are excellent at reading plans and specifications.

Preferred Software Experience

Experience with any of the following is an advantage:

• Bluebeam Revu

• PlanSwift

• STACK

• On-Screen Takeoff

• Autodesk Takeoff

• Procore

• BuildingConnected

• Excel

• Google Sheets

• Adobe Acrobat

Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini is also beneficial.

What Matters Most

We value:

1. Accuracy

2. Strong construction plan-reading ability

3. Attention to detail

4. Ability to identify missing scope

5. Critical thinking

6. Good organization

7. Ability to meet bid deadlines

Accuracy is more important than simply completing takeoffs quickly.

Working Arrangement

• Full-time

• Remote

• Philippines-based

• Supporting US commercial construction projects

• Some daily overlap with US Pacific Time will be required

• Occasional flexibility may be necessary around major bid deadlines

Career Opportunity

There is strong opportunity for progression into:

Senior Estimator → Estimating Team Lead → Preconstruction / Estimating Manager

for the right candidate.