Estimator - Civil Work

Job Title: Estimator - Civil Earthwork

Type: Full-Time, Remote (LATAM)

Working Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Location: LATAM (Remote)

Compensation: USD $1,500 - $2,200/month (depending on seniority)

About the Company

Our client is a heavy civil and site development company operating in the Virgin Islands with significant project portfolio including demolition, site earthworks, and utilities work. The company manages multi-million dollar federal contracts and equipment, and is experiencing rapid growth in a $32 billion project market.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with 2-4 years of experience to join our team as a dedicated, full-time estimator working within our client's existing systems and workflows. The ideal candidate will support the full bid lifecycle — from comprehensive plan review and specification analysis through bid assembly and coordination with the existing estimating team. This is a critical role where attention to detail directly impacts profitability and risk mitigation on complex, high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough review and "stress testing" of complex bid packages (including 1000+ page specifications) to identify missing scope, requirements, and potential financial risks before bid submission.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimation using the client's existing software systems and Excel-based workflows.
• Extract and analyze critical project requirements from extensive specification documents, schedules, and addendums to ensure bid compliance and feasibility.
• Collaborate with the primary estimator and ownership team on bid assembly, material cost research, and final bid preparation.
• Support coordination between estimating workflows and the client's existing third-party estimator to ensure consistency and catch discrepancies.
• Manage material cost research and vendor pricing coordination as needed for bid packages.
• Demonstrate familiarity with federal contracting requirements, permitting processes, and project logistics specific to Virgin Islands operations.

Project Types

• Demolition and site earthworks packages
• Water, sewer, and utilities installations
• Site development and grading
• Heavy equipment mobilization and coordination
• Federal infrastructure projects

Requirements

• 3-5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil work, site development, or demolition with demonstrated experience on mid-to-large-scale projects ($500K - $5M+ scope).
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze detailed civil engineering plans, specifications, and complex bid documents.
• Experience identifying scope gaps, compliance issues, and feasibility concerns in bid packages.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with takeoff software (PlanSwift or similar).
• Neutral English accent and clear verbal communication skills — ability to communicate technical details clearly with U.S.-based team members is essential.
• Prior experience working remotely for U.S.-based contractors is strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented mindset with ability to manage complex, multi-faceted bid packages.

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