Estimator (Residential Construction) - EST Hours (Remote)

ISTA Personnel Solutions; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

ISTA Personnel Solutions is hiring a residential construction Estimator. This remote position requires expertise in cost estimation and project management within the residential sector. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong prioritization and communication skills, with proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel and other application tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in the residential construction industry.
• Ability to compile accurate estimates.
• Demonstrated experience working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review project scopes and finalize submissions.
• Identify repairs and build/update bids.
• Collaborate with field teams for accurate submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

ISTA Personnel Solutions SA is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company based in South Africa, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based organizations. We are not a recruitment agency—we are a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are seeking a residential construction Estimator to join our growing team.The Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project by executing a detailed line-item bid with unit costs. The ideal candidate has experience in the residential construction industry, must have attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE :

• Working Hours : Aligned with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday to Friday (14 : 30pm - 23 : 30pm SA Time)
• Work Environment : This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.
• Internet Requirements : A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup : A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages . Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.

Tasks :

• Review scopes submitted by the field team and finalize for submittal
• Identify required repairs via photos and build / update bid
• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with field team to submit accurate bids on-time
• Transpose approved bids to client specific software’s
• Revise bids per client revisions
• Create change order estimates and submit to clients
• Delegate to offshore Project Administrators as required

Requirements

Professional Qualifications & Skills :

• Ability to determine quantity of work scope, compile accurate estimates and hard bid packages with line-item breakdowns
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Ability to deliver to deadlines for multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to value engineer a project
• Ability to communicate in an efficient and professional manner

Technical Skills :

• Strong knowledge of standard computer systems and ability to adapt to new software.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good understanding of utilizing web resources.

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.