Senior Estimator - Construction

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Estimator to support preconstruction and project bidding efforts. This is a remote position offering competitive compensation, designed for professionals with strong estimating expertise and experience working on US projects. The Senior Estimator will play a key role in preparing accurate cost estimates, performing quantity take-offs, and developing bid packages for civil infrastructure and site development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Preparation & Review

• Prepare, analyse, and review bid packages, subcontractor scopes, and cost proposals.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness of all submitted bids.

Estimating & Quantity Take-Offs

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from construction drawings, including grading, storm drains, utilities, demolition, and site improvements.
• Develop cut and fill maps for site grading and demolition projects.
• Example: Extract storm drain quantities from precise grading plans and calculate earthwork volumes from topographic data.

Estimating Software & Tools

• Utilise industry-standard estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD Civil 3D, HeavyBid, or similar tools) for estimating and take-offs.
• Maintain a cost database with updated pricing for labour, equipment, and materials.

Topographical Survey Review & Analysis

• Interpret topographical surveys to assess site elevations, slopes, and grading requirements.
• Incorporate survey data into estimating models to generate accurate earthwork and site development quantities.
• Validate cut/fill balances and identify potential constructability issues early in the estimating phase.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner with project managers, engineers, architects, and procurement teams to align estimates with project scope.
• Work closely with subcontractors and vendors to secure competitive quotes.

US Project Experience

• Review and interpret US construction documents, codes, and specifications.
• Provide accurate estimates tailored for US infrastructure projects (stormwater systems, grading, utilities, site development).

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed estimate reports, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Maintain historical cost records for benchmarking future projects.

Other Duties

• Support client-specific estimating requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management or dictated by client needs.

Shift & Work Details

• Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home)
• Shift Timing: US Shift (Evening/Night IST to align with US business hours)
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of estimating experience in civil, infrastructure, or site development projects.
• Strong proficiency in estimating software, AutoCAD, and Excel.
• Proven ability to perform detailed quantity take-offs (e.g., storm drains, grading).
• Experience in US-based construction projects strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills. Must be able to pass C1 Advanced language proficiency tests

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)
• US Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Remote (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: Remote