Remote Construction Estimator: Accurate Bids That Win

Real Hires LLC; Philippines; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Job summary

Real Hires LLC in South Africa is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator who can read plans, build accurate takeoffs, and develop clear, competitive bids for a variety of projects.

You will price projects accurately, meet bid deadlines, and collaborate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to win work; this role offers a fully remote arrangement and requires strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and quantity takeoffs.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings.
• Experience preparing bids, estimates, and project pricing.
• Experience reviewing and comparing vendor quotes.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, drawings, and project specifications.
• Perform material and labor quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare accurate project estimates and competitive bids.
• Send RFPs to vendors and collect and compare quotes.
• Prepare RFIs when project details are missing or unclear.
• Estimate electrical and lighting work.
• Review plans for scope changes, missing details, and possible cost issues.
• Keep estimates, pricing, and project files organized and updated.
• Use STACK, Bluebeam, or similar estimating software.
• Work with vendors, clients, and internal teams to meet bid deadlines.
• Manage multiple estimates while keeping your work accurate and on schedule.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Reading plans

Bid preparation

Vendor quotes

Tools

STACK

Bluebeam

Job description

Real Hires LLC in South Africa is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator who can read plans, build accurate takeoffs, and develop clear, competitive bids for a variety of projects.

You will price projects accurately, meet bid deadlines, and collaborate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to win work; this role offers a fully remote arrangement and requires strong attention to detail.