Perform comprehensive and highly accurate material takeoffs from structural and architectural plans for high-end custom residential builds and commercial build-outs.
Manage the complete pre-construction pipeline, including thorough bid preparation, compiling submittal packages, managing RFIs, and tracking document revisions.
Lead vendor outreach and subcontractor coordination to source reliable, honest pricing and eliminate downstream scope gaps.
Integrate data smoothly into the client's internal processes and learn to navigate their custom-built, proprietary bidding software/system.
Meticulously review project documentation to execute bulletproof double-checks, ensuring final bids are fully transparent and inclusive of all specialized components.
Requirements
3 to 10+ years of dedicated construction estimating experience, with extensive exposure to U.S.-based projects and market context.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related technical field.
Demonstrated experience estimating high-end custom residential projects and complex commercial build-outs (commercial kitchen estimation experience is highly valued).
Highly fluent in industry-standard takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or On-Screen Takeoff (OST), with a strong aptitude for adapting to proprietary digital systems.
Absolute bilingual fluency in English (written and spoken) for seamless internal reporting and professional vendor/subcontractor collaboration.