Estimator, Residential Construction-EST Hours

Summary

Join ISTA Personnel Solutions SA, a fast-growing BPO company, as a Residential Construction Estimator! This remote role, based in South Africa and aligned with US Eastern Standard Time, requires accurate cost estimation for residential construction projects. You will review project scopes, prepare detailed line-item estimates, collaborate with the field team, and ensure timely bid submissions. The ideal candidate possesses experience in residential construction, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with fixed deadlines. A fixed fibre internet line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps and a reliable power backup solution are mandatory. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely for South African citizens only.

Requirements

• 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 in an efficient and professional manner
• Strong knowledge of standard computer systems and ability to adapt to new software
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good understanding of utilizing web resources
• Experience in the residential construction industry
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines
• A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection
• A reliable power backup solution

Responsibilities

• Review scopes submitted by the field team and finalize for submittal
• Identify required repairs via photos and build/update bid
• Prepare detailed line-item estimates
• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors
• Maintain matrix pricing database
• Work collaboratively with field team to submit accurate bids on-time
• Transpose approved bids to client specific software’s
• Revise bids per client revisions
• Create change order estimates and submit to clients
• Delegate to offshore Project Administrators as required