Project Estimation Specialist

Job Title: Project Estimation Specialist

Job Description
As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in assessing project requirements and providing accurate estimates for our exterior/interior remodeling services. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that our clients receive fair and competitive pricing for their projects. This remote position allows you to work from the comfort of your home while contributing to our company’s continued success.

Responsibilities:
• Project Evaluation: Review project plans, specifications, and relevant documentation to understand the scope and requirements of each exterior remodeling project.

• Estimation and Pricing: Utilize your knowledge of construction materials, labor costs, and industry standards to generate detailed and accurate cost estimates for each project.

• Cost Analysis: Analyze project details, material availability, and market trends to optimize cost-effectiveness and maximize project profitability.

• Collaborative Communication: Collaborate with the sales and project management teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and budget constraints.

• Proposal Preparation: Create professional and comprehensive project proposals that include detailed breakdowns of estimated costs and timelines.

• Client Interaction: Interact with clients remotely to address inquiries, explain the estimate process, and clarify project-related details as needed.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, pricing, and construction techniques to enhance the accuracy and competitiveness of our estimates.

• Data Management: Maintain a well-organized database of project estimates, historical cost data, and other relevant documentation.

Desired Technical Skills & Experience:

• Experience: Proven experience as an estimator in the construction or exterior remodeling industry is preferred.

• Construction Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and cost factors related to exterior remodeling projects.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and interpret project requirements accurately.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate estimates and interact with clients professionally.

• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines effectively.

• Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure precise and reliable estimates.

• Computer Proficiency: Comfortable using various estimating software and Microsoft Office tools.

• Remote Work Setup: Possess a reliable computer and high-speed internet connection for seamless remote collaboration.

Soft skills
We work in a fast-paced industry. So, it’s important that our team members would be:
? A fast learner
? Pays close attention to detail
? Follow instructions to the letter

Basic skills
In addition to having excellent English skills, you’ll need to use the applications we listed below. You don’t need to be an expert in all of them, but you need to be at least familiar with most of them.

? Web research using search engines like Google, Bing, etc.
? Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
? Email applications (Outlook)
? Communication platforms (Teams, Jira)
? Time management (TimeProof)

Work schedule and holidays
This is a full-time position Mondays to Fridays, Need to be available for 2 hours of overlap with the US central timezone. The other 4 hours are flexible. You’ll qualify for 3 vacation leaves and 3 sick leaves after the 3-month probation period. We honor most Filipino holidays except for All Saints and All Souls Day

Salary
$720/month for full-time work

Perks and Benefits
Once you start, you will qualify for:
– Online Training for Microsoft O365 Suite
– Online Training project management & estimation software (Construction Related)
– VA Mentoring Service

Perks and Benefits
Once you complete your 6 months’ probation, you will qualify for:
– 13th month

Career Potential
You’ll be working with the CEO & COO. As our business grows, you will have the opportunity to manage your own team to handle administrative and quoting tasks.