Residential Construction Estimator
Type: Full-Time, Remote (LATAM) - Month-to-Month contract
Working Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST (or standard U.S. business hours)
Location: LATAM (Remote)
Compensation: USD $1,500 - $2,500/month (depending on seniority)
About the Company
Our client is a dynamic U.S. construction and development firm specializing in large-scale residential communities and infrastructure projects. Known for building high-quality neighborhoods, townhouses, and expansive community amenities, they manage high-volume development pipelines. They operate with a collaborative, remote-forward team structure that values precision, high internal accountability, and seamless integration into their established pre-construction workflows.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and highly analytical Remote Construction Estimator to join our team as a dedicated, long-term contractor. In this role, you will not function as a detached third party; instead, you will become an integrated member of our organization, mastering our internal processes and owning the pre-construction estimation funnel. Your primary focus will be delivering highly professional, accurate quantity breakdowns and takeoffs for massive community developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to manage complex, multi-million-dollar project scopes within a stable U.S. construction framework.
Responsibilities
Perform meticulous, detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural, structural, and civil construction plans for large-scale residential and community projects.
Prepare comprehensive, professional material and quantity breakdowns in Excel format, delivering clean data structures ready for final pricing assignments.
Lead vendor outreach to proactively source, track, and update material pricing, product data, and material specifications.
Manage essential pre-construction documentation, including processing RFIs (Requests for Information) and compiling submittal packages.
Track project timelines and deliverables across the entire estimation funnel, ensuring deadlines are met for fast-moving bidding cycles.
Calculate specialized civil and site requirements, including precise linear footage and area calculations for extensive community infrastructure.
Project Types
Master-planned community developments (250+ residential units with scopes ranging from $35M–$55M)
Single-family homes, townhouses, and multi-family residential units
Clubhouses, fitness hubs, and community amenity centers
Recreational facilities, including pickleball courts, entry gates, and electronic gate systems
Large-scale landscaping packages (sidewalks, sod, pavers, and complex irrigation systems)
Requirements
Experience & Track Record: Proven professional estimation experience specifically focused on residential, civil infrastructure, or community development projects for the U.S. market.
Educational Background: A degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related technical field is highly preferred.
Core Expertise: Exceptional mastery of material calculations, quantity takeoffs, and translating complex blueprints into highly organized Excel spreadsheets.
Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with standard digital takeoff software.
Communication & Alignment: Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal) for seamless daily collaboration, internal reporting, and vendor relations.