Remote Construction Estimator — Flexible Hours

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible hours

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

National project opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and experienced Remote Construction Estimator to join our national team. In this fully remote role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates for a variety of construction projects by analyzing tender documents, blueprints, and specifications from your home office.

You will collaborate digitally with project managers, architects, and clients, develop bid proposals, and stay updated on market costs and estimating techniques to help secure competitive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Construction Estimator.
• Proficiency in estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing.
• Analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities; remote work capability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects from tender documents.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, bills of quantities, and other data.
• Quantify materials, labor, and equipment required for projects.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop bid proposals and present cost breakdowns to management.

Skills

Estimating software

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Construction knowledge

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and experienced Remote Construction Estimator to join our national team. In this fully remote role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates for a variety of construction projects by analyzing tender documents, blueprints, and specifications from your home office.

You will collaborate digitally with project managers, architects, and clients, develop bid proposals, and stay updated on market costs and estimating techniques to help secure competitive,