[Hiring] Estimator @Better Talent

Role Description

Synergy Siteworks is seeking an experienced Estimator based in the Philippines to support bidding and project cost control for civil site work. You’ll produce accurate AGTEK earthwork takeoffs, estimate related scopes, and help identify cost and quantity issues early. We’re looking for someone who works efficiently, communicates clearly, and takes pride in getting the numbers right. This is a fully remote contractor role.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret civil plans and specifications, including grading, utilities, plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, and details.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, aggregates, and paving.
• Build AGTEK earthwork models and perform cut and fill analysis, accounting for stripping, unsuitable soils, over-excavation, and phased work.
• Produce clear quantity reports and, when needed, exports for GPS machine control.
• Verify field-installed quantities for monthly pay applications and prepare quantity backup for change orders, time and materials work, and added scope.
• Compare production, buyout, and actual costs against estimates; maintain cost-to-complete information and flag variances early.
• Confirm subcontract and purchase order scopes are covered in the estimate.

Qualifications

• Professional experience using AGTEK for site work estimating.
• At least 2 years of estimating experience in earthwork, underground utilities, or civil site work.
• Familiarity with FDOT standard specifications and unit-price bid items.
• Proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam Revu or equivalent PDF measurement software, and P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to deliver accurate, organized work on a quick turnaround and communicate clearly with the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Equivalent hands-on estimating experience is welcome.
• Experience with Kubla Cubed, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, InSite, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, HCSS HeavyBid or HeavyJob, B2W, Sage 300 CRE, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D.

Compensation

• $10 – $25 per hour

Bonus

• Opportunity for a performance-based annual bonus after two years

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Home office setup and laptop computer
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Opportunities for company-sponsored training, industry certifications, continuing education, and a formal leadership development program

Work Arrangement

• Fully remote

Job Type

• Independent contractor

Location

• Remote, Philippines