Estimator

Senior Estimator (Remote - Bogotá, Colombia)

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We are a premier New York City-based construction firm seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator to join our team remotely from Bogotá, Colombia. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position requiring a professional who can work a full-time schedule aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to ensure seamless collaboration with our NYC headquarters.

Role Overview

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a critical role in our preconstruction phase, handling complex cost analysis for large-scale projects. You will be responsible for everything from initial conceptual budgets to final hard bids, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness in the New York market.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs across all trades, including Architectural, Structural, and MEP systems.
• Develop comprehensive conceptual budgets and detailed cost models based on various design stages.
• Review project plans and specifications to identify potential risk factors and constructability issues.
• Collaborate closely with NYC-based project managers and executives via virtual meetings.
• Maintain and update a database of material costs and subcontractor pricing relevant to the NYC area.
• Manage the bidding process, including subcontractor solicitation and scope leveling.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Bogotá, Colombia.
• Language: Native or near-native English fluency (written and verbal) is mandatory for daily communication with the NYC team.
• Schedule: Ability to work full-time hours strictly on Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Stack, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam) and Excel.
• Experience: Significant experience in construction estimating, preferably with exposure to North American building standards and codes.
• Contract Status: This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role. You must be prepared to bill the company monthly for services rendered.

Compensation & Logistics

• Pay: $2,000 – $2,500 USD per month (depending on experience).
• Payment Terms: Monthly via invoice.
• Work Environment: 100% Remote.

Originally posted on Himalayas