Senior Construction Estimator

BruntWork; Manila; Remote; PHP 5,671,000 - 8,192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

BruntWork seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to own the estimating process for commercial projects. You will review bids, coordinate with subcontractors, and finalize general conditions, while mentoring a junior estimator. The role includes transitioning workflows to Procore Estimating and building a data-rich system to support smarter bids.

The position is remote with a full-time schedule, and candidates with AI scope tools experience and Excel-to-Procore transitions are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior estimator in commercial general contracting.
• Strong proficiency with Procore Estimating tool and Procore Bid Board.
• Deep understanding of drawings, specifications, and scope development.
• Experience with bid leveling, subcontractor coordination, and general conditions pricing.
• Identify scope gaps and ensure coverage across all trades.
• Project management background or understanding of estimates to field execution.
• Excellent attention to detail with reliable estimates.
• Bonus: experience transitioning teams from Excel estimating to construction software.
• Bonus: experience with AI tools for scope sheet creation or estimating support.
• Bonus: mentoring or training junior estimators.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings/specifications to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Finalize bid packages by analyzing subcontractor proposals and leveling bids.
• Insert general conditions and price accordingly based on project management experience.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to secure competitive coverage across trades.
• Mentor and guide a junior estimator in more complex tasks.
• Transition estimating workflows from Excel into Procore Estimating with historical data.
• Leverage AI tools to create accurate scope sheets while keeping final accountability.
• Ensure estimates are thorough, accurate, and reflect realistic project costs.

Skills

Scope development

Bid leveling

Subcontractor coordination

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior estimator

Tools

Procore Estimating

Procore Bid Board

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to take ownership of the entire estimating process for commercial construction projects, from reviewing bid invitations to delivering final, accurate estimates that the team can confidently build from. This is a senior-level role where your attention to detail directly impacts project profitability and success. You will work closely with a junior estimator who handles administrative tasks, while you focus on scope analysis, bid leveling, subcontractor coordination, and finalizing general conditions. You will also play a key role in transitioning the company's estimating workflow into Procore Estimating, helping build a data-rich system that supports smarter bidding decisions.

Client Overview

Our client is an established commercial construction company based in Orlando, Florida, with a significant footprint across the region. They specialize in commercial projects and maintain a robust network of subcontractors and vendors. The company is at a growth stage where they're investing in stronger estimating systems and data-driven decision-making.

Schedule

Full-Time ( 40 hours per week) Monday to Friday. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings and specifications to identify complete scope coverage and prevent costly gaps
• Finalize bid packages by analyzing subcontractor proposals, leveling bids, and ensuring all scopes are covered
• Plug in general conditions and make informed decisions on pricing based on project management experience
• Coordinate with subcontractors in the database to secure competitive coverage across all trades
• Mentor and guide a junior estimator, helping them grow into more complex estimating responsibilities
• Transition estimating workflows from Excel into Procore Estimating tool, building out historical data over time
• Leverage AI tools and other technologies to create accurate scope sheets while maintaining final accountability
• Ensure all estimates are thorough, accurate, and reflect realistic project costs before submission

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior estimator in commercial general contracting
• Strong proficiency with Procore Estimating tool and Procore Bid Board
• Deep understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and scope development
• Experience with bid leveling, subcontractor coordination, and general conditions pricing
• Ability to identify scope gaps and ensure comprehensive coverage across all trades
• Project management background or strong understanding of how estimates translate to field execution
• Excellent attention to detail with a track record of delivering accurate, reliable estimates
• Bonus if you have experience transitioning teams from Excel-based estimating to construction management software
• It helps if you’ve worked with AI tools for scope sheet creation or estimating support
• Bonus if you have experience mentoring or training junior estimators

Why Join This Team

• Work remotely with full autonomy over the estimating process
• Join a company investing in modern tools like Procore and AI to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with a motivated junior estimator eager to learn and grow
• Operate in a stable, established commercial construction environment with consistent project flow
• Be part of a lean, high-impact team where your work directly influences company success

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations