Estimator – Plumbing, Mechanical & Civil Piping
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Early-to-mid-level construction estimator for plumbing, mechanical and civil piping with 3+ years U.S. market experience. Must be fluent in English, available full-time (40 hrs) and able to work Pacific Time business hours. Needs hands-on estimating experience with Procore, FastPipe and common CAD/estimating tools.
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Job Title: Estimator – Plumbing, Mechanical & Civil Piping
Job Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM or 9 AM–5 PM Pacific Time Compensation: USD $1,500–$2,000/month, based on experience
Location: Latin America (LATAM)
About the Role
We are hiring an Estimator – Plumbing, Mechanical & Civil Piping for an established U.S.-based construction company in California. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid-level estimator with strong U.S. market experience who can independently prepare accurate takeoffs and estimates for commercial, industrial, and government projects.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, fluent in English, and comfortable working within established estimating systems and workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for plumbing, mechanical, and civil piping projects.
- Review and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Analyze material quantities, labor requirements, and pricing.
- Prepare accurate estimates for commercial, industrial, and government construction projects.
- Work within established systems and workflows, including Procore and FastPipe.
- Collaborate with project managers to review and improve estimating processes.
- Compare estimates against internal estimates and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the estimating process.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on construction estimating experience in the U.S. market.
- Strong experience estimating plumbing, mechanical, and civil piping work.
- Commercial or industrial construction experience required.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, or government projects strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Procore and FastPipe.
- Experience with estimating and construction software such as Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Civil engineering background or equivalent technical training preferred.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, quantities, materials, and labor pricing.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with U.S.-based project managers.
- Full-time availability, 40 hours per week.
- Ability to work Pacific Time business hours.
Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running with minimal onboarding. The strongest candidates will have a proven track record of producing detailed and accurate estimates, understand U.S. construction practices, and can confidently analyze plans and specifications.
- Attention to detail, reliability, technical judgment, and the ability to integrate into an existing estimating workflow are especially important.
What you'll do
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for plumbing, mechanical, and civil piping projects.
- Review and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Analyze material quantities, labor requirements, and pricing.
- Prepare accurate estimates for commercial, industrial, and government construction projects.
- Work within established systems and workflows, including Procore and FastPipe.
- Collaborate with project managers to review and improve estimating processes.
- Compare estimates against internal estimates and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the estimating process.
What they require
- 3+ years of hands-on construction estimating experience in the U.S. market.
- Strong experience estimating plumbing, mechanical, and civil piping work.
- Commercial or industrial construction experience required.
- Experience with commercial, industrial, or government projects strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Procore and FastPipe.
- Experience with estimating and construction software such as Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Civil engineering background or equivalent technical training preferred.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, quantities, materials, and labor pricing.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with U.S.-based project managers.
- Full-time availability, 40 hours per week.
- Ability to work Pacific Time business hours.
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