Senior Estimator - Remote Pre-Construction & Bids Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Estimator for a fully remote role in the pre-construction phase, responsible for developing accurate cost estimates for a wide range of construction projects. You will perform detailed quantity take-offs, cost analysis and tender submissions for competitive bids.

You will collaborate with design teams, project managers and clients, maintain cost data databases, and provide constructability and risk guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive construction estimating experience.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Procore Estimating, Autodesk Takeoff) and Excel.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and schedules.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for conceptual, preliminary, and final bids.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from drawings.
• Analyze plans and specs to identify scope and risks.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for competitiveness.
• Develop bid packages and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with design teams, project managers, and clients pre-construction.
• Maintain cost data databases and market trend insights.
• Provide constructability, value engineering, and risk guidance.
• Mentor junior estimators.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore Estimating

Autodesk Takeoff

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Estimator for a fully remote role in the pre-construction phase, responsible for developing accurate cost estimates for a wide range of construction projects. You will perform detailed quantity take-offs, cost analysis and tender submissions for competitive bids.

You will collaborate with design teams, project managers and clients, maintain cost data databases, and provide constructability and risk guidance.