[Hiring] Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator @Cobalto Talent

Role Description

We are hiring construction estimators and project coordinators to work 100% remotely from Mexico for general contractors and specialty subcontractors in the US.

What you will do

• Estimating
  • Perform quantity takeoffs from PDF drawings and specifications.
  • Build cost estimates using the client's labor rates, material pricing and subcontractor quotes.
  • Request and compare supplier and subcontractor bids; level them for the estimator or owner.
  • Track bid invitations and deadlines; prepare bid packages and proposals.
• Project coordination
  • Prepare and track submittals, RFIs and change orders.
  • Keep the project schedule, meeting minutes and document log current.
  • Coordinate material orders and deliveries with suppliers.
  • Support pay applications and lien waivers with the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, architecture or construction management (Ingeniería Civil, Arquitectura).
• 3+ years in estimating (cuantificación y presupuestos) or project coordination.
• Comfortable reading architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+), especially written, for RFIs and supplier emails.
• Advanced Excel.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, budgeting, or project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, materials, and labor calculations.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, project schedules, and documentation.
• Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+), especially written communication.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Estimating software: Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On Center, STACK, or ProEst.
• Project management tools: Procore, Buildertrend, or similar.
• Experience with U.S. construction projects, imperial units, and CSI MasterFormat.
• Specialty trade experience: concrete, framing, drywall, mechanical, or electrical.