Estimator - U.s. Projects

**About the Role**:
**Mandatory Qualifications**:

- **Minimum 3+ years of experience estimating U.S. construction projects** (commercial, residential, or mixed-use); **5+ years strongly preferred**.
- **Indian Project Experience will not be considered**.
- **Civil Site Work**:

- **Concrete**:

- **Framing**:

- **MEP**:

- **At least 1+ year of proven experience with PlanSwift software.**:

- **Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.**:

- Strong knowledge of U.S. building codes, materials, and construction methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other estimating tools.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or other construction management software.
- Knowledge of value engineering and cost-control principles.
- Experience across multiple project types and regions in the U.S.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Project Evaluation & Take-Offs**
- Review and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
- Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs for all construction trades using **PlanSwift** software.
- Identify potential risks, discrepancies, and scope gaps in drawings and documents.

**Cost Estimation & Budgeting**
- Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
- Prepare and update project budgets at conceptual, schematic, and detailed design stages.
- Conduct cost benchmarking and ensure alignment with historical data and market trends.
- Incorporate allowances, contingencies, escalation factors, and regional adjustments for U.S. projects.

**Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination**
- Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and vendors, ensuring scope compliance.
- Analyze quotes for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
- Build and maintain a database of qualified suppliers and subcontractors.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure best value.

**Bid Preparation & Proposal Support**
- Assist in the preparation of tender documents, proposals, and bid packages.
- Compile clear and organized estimate summaries for management and clients.
- Support project managers during client meetings or presentations with cost breakdowns.

**Value Engineering & Risk Analysis**
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods or materials.
- Provide input on constructability, schedule impact, and risk management.
- Evaluate design changes for cost impact and update estimates accordingly.

**Project Reporting & Documentation**
- Maintain up-to-date cost databases, historical pricing, and estimating templates.
- Create clear and concise reporting on estimate status, variances, and risks.
- Track post-award costs and support project teams with change orders and cost control.

**Team & Collaboration**
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers for scope clarification.
- Provide technical guidance to junior estimators or project team members.
- Participate in internal review meetings to validate accuracy of estimates.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Application Question(s):

- Do you have at least 3 years of estimating experience on U.S.based construction projects? (Yes/No)
- If yes, how many total years of U.S. project estimating experience do you have?
- Do you have 5+ years of estimating experience on U.S.based construction projects? (Yes/No)
- Do you have at least 1 year of hands-on experience using PlanSwift for take-offs and estimating? (Yes/No)
- List of the trades that you are proficient with?

(Site Work, Concrete, Foundation, Masonry, Finishes, MEP etc.)

a. Civil Site Work
b. Concrete
c. Framing
d. MEP

Work Location: Remote