07_Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator
Cobalto Talent · Mexico · posted today ago
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About this role
Description
07_Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator
About the role
We are hiring construction estimators and project coordinators to work 100% remotely from Mexico for general contractors and specialty subcontractors in the US.
What you will do
Estimating
- Perform quantity takeoffs from PDF drawings and specifications.
- Build cost estimates using the client's labor rates, material pricing and subcontractor quotes.
- Request and compare supplier and subcontractor bids; level them for the estimator or owner.
- Track bid invitations and deadlines; prepare bid packages and proposals.
Project coordination
- Prepare and track submittals, RFIs and change orders.
- Keep the project schedule, meeting minutes and document log current.
- Coordinate material orders and deliveries with suppliers.
- Support pay applications and lien waivers with the accounting team.
What you bring
Must have
- Degree in civil engineering, architecture or construction management (Ingeniería Civil, Arquitectura).
- 3+ years in estimating (cuantificación y presupuestos) or project coordination.
- Comfortable reading architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
- Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+), especially written, for RFIs and supplier emails.
- Advanced Excel.
Nice to have
- Takeoff and estimating software: Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On Center, STACK or ProEst.
- Project management software: Procore, Buildertrend or similar.
- Experience with U.S. projects, imperial units and CSI MasterFormat divisions.
- Specialty trade experience: concrete, framing, drywall, mechanical or electrical.
Requirements
AI Screening – Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator
Must Have:
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- 3+ years of experience in construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, budgeting, or project coordination.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
- Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, materials, and labor calculations.
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, project schedules, and documentation.
- Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2+), especially written communication.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Estimating software: Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On Center, STACK, or ProEst.
- Project management tools: Procore, Buildertrend, or similar.
- Experience with U.S. construction projects, imperial units, and CSI MasterFormat.
- Specialty trade experience: concrete, framing, drywall, mechanical, or electrical.
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