Full-Time Project Cost Estimator
ISTA Personnel Solutions is hiring a remote Full-Time Project Cost Estimator. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting South Africa based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We are seeking a Project Cost Estimator (Residential Construction) to work remotely for our US-based client.
Tasks:
- Review property scopes and finalize bids.
- Identify required repairs via photos and build/update a formal construction bid.
- Prepare detailed line-item estimates.
- Ensure accurate submissions & proposals by subcontractors.
- Maintain matrix pricing database.
- Work collaboratively with the field team.
- Transpose approved bids to client-specific software.
- Revise bids per client revisions.
- Create change order estimates and submit to clients.
- Delegate to offshore Project Administrators as required.
Requirements:
- Experience in the residential construction industry.
- Analytical mind with high-level problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written communication.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.
- Access to a quiet and comfortable workspace.
Professional Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to determine quantity of work scope, compile accurate estimates, and hard bid packages with line-item breakdowns.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize.
- Ability to deliver to deadlines for multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to value engineer a project.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally.
- Strong mathematic abilities.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of standard computer systems and ability to adapt to new software.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Good understanding of utilizing web resources.
Working Hours: Aligned with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday to Friday (14:30pm - 23:30pm SA Time)
Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory.
Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages.