[Hiring] Construction Estimator @Elevate and Delegate

Role Description

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for larger ground-up construction projects.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and accurately determine material, labor, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Communicate directly with American subcontractors and vendors to clarify scope, pricing, availability, and project requirements.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential cost risks within project documents and bids.
• Develop and maintain detailed estimates, budgets, and pricing documentation.
• Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and clearly explain estimates, pricing, assumptions, and recommendations.
• Handle questions and objections professionally and confidently.
• Present estimates in a clear, organized, and easy-to-understand manner.
• Follow up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure estimates are complete and submitted accurately and on time.
• Take full ownership of the estimating process and proactively manage deadlines without requiring constant oversight.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, bids, communications, and project-related information.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator, preferably with significant experience estimating large ground-up construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes, quantities, labor, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and detailed estimates independently.
• Strong experience working with subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent spoken English with clear, professional communication that is easy for American clients and subcontractors to understand.
• Strong conversational skills and the confidence to lead professional conversations with American subcontractors and clients.
• Ability to explain technical construction and pricing information clearly to non-technical clients.
• Excellent work ethic, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Proficient with estimating and construction-related software and technology.
• Experience working directly with U.S.-based construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, or clients.

Requirements

• Experience estimating commercial or large-scale residential ground-up projects.
• Strong sales or business development skills.
• Ability to build relationships and establish trust with clients.
• Experience presenting estimates and helping clients understand pricing and scope.
• Familiarity with common construction estimating, project management, and CRM tools.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is more than someone who can simply produce an estimate.
• They should be technically strong but also highly communicative and commercially minded.
• Comfortable picking up the phone, having conversations with American subcontractors, asking the right questions, negotiating pricing when appropriate, and speaking directly with clients.
• A sales-oriented personality is a strong plus.
• Can build rapport, communicate value, confidently discuss pricing, handle questions or objections, and help move projects forward.
• Proactive, accountable, and capable of managing the estimating function with minimal supervision.

Client Relationship

• You will be directly working with the client, communicating with them, providing services, and addressing any client-related matters independently.

Payments

• All payments for your services will be handled by the client.
• Elevate and Delegate is not involved in processing your payroll. Your salary will directly go to you.

Vacation Leaves and Holidays

• While we may have recommendations or guidelines regarding vacation leaves and holidays, the decision is entirely at the discretion of the client.
• You are expected to align your schedule with the client’s business needs and any specific policies or preferences they may have in this regard.

Application Process

• As part of your application, you’ll be asked to record your responses to the initial interview questions through a Loom video.
• Our team will carefully review your submission, and if shortlisted, we’ll share your responses with the client for their review and next steps.
• Please treat this recording as you would a real interview: come prepared and make sure you’re clearly visible on camera.
• Record your answers in a quiet, well-lit, and clutter-free space with a stable internet connection.
• We’re excited to get to know you better! Show us your personality and strengths. We encourage you to answer authentically and in your own words, without reading from a script or using AI tools.