Takeoff Estimating Consultant

Compensation:USD/month depending on experience
Location:Remote LATAM preferred
Schedule:U.S. business hours / Eastern Time Zone overlap required
Employment Type:Full-Time Consultant

A U.S.-based commercial mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC and plumbing systems is seeking a Preconstruction Estimating Consultant to support its growing preconstruction team.

The company works on commercial construction projects and is looking for an experienced estimating professional who can contribute to accurate competitive project pricing while working closely with the preconstruction and project teams.

ThePreconstruction Estimating Consultantwill support the preconstruction team throughout the estimating and bidding process.

This is a hands-on estimating role focused on interpreting construction drawings and specifications performing accurate material and labor take-offs gathering vendor and subcontractor pricing preparing change order estimates and supporting the development of competitive project estimates.

The ideal candidate has experience estimatingcommercial HVAC and/or plumbing projectsand is comfortable working with mechanical drawings specifications pricing and estimating software.

Experience with U.S. commercial construction is particularly valuable.

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs for HVAC and plumbing projects using construction drawings and specifications.
• Review mechanical plans and specifications to identify project scope and material requirements.
• Estimate material and labor requirements for mechanical construction work.
• Estimate new piping installations modifications and related mechanical work.
• Review project revisions and identify changes that may affect project pricing.
• Support the preparation of accurate and competitive project estimates.

• Prepare pricing for change orders and revisions to existing projects.
• Review drawings and project documentation to identify scope changes.
• Update quantities and pricing based on revised project requirements.
• Assist with rebuilding or revising drawings when required to reflect scope changes.
• Maintain clear documentation supporting estimates and change order pricing.

• Request pricing and quotations from vendors and suppliers for equipment and materials.
• Obtain compare and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Solicit subcontractor bids for applicable project scopes.
• Review subcontractor pricing for completeness and alignment with project requirements.
• Incorporate approved vendor and subcontractor pricing into project estimates.

• Work closely with estimators and the preconstruction team throughout the bidding process.
• Help ensure estimates are accurate complete and delivered within required deadlines.
• Maintain organized estimating files drawings quotations and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with project managers estimators vendors and subcontractors regarding project requirements and pricing.
• Identify discrepancies missing information or potential scope issues before estimates are finalized.

• Experience inHVAC and/or plumbing estimating or preconstruction.
• Strong ability to interpret mechanical construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performingmaterial and labor quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of change order pricing and construction cost analysis.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating vendor supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Understanding of commercial mechanical construction including HVAC equipment piping plumbing and/or sheet metal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with estimating and construction software such asBluebeam AutoCAD Trimble FastPIPE FastDUCT or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with design-build and/or plan-and-spec estimating is preferred.
• Experience withU.S. commercial construction projectsis strongly preferred.

• Highly detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple estimates revisions and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and professional written and verbal English communication.
• Proactive when identifying missing information or potential scope issues.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Reliable and consistent with deadlines and follow-through.
• Collaborative and comfortable communicating with estimators project managers vendors and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanical estimating professional who understands howcommercial HVAC and plumbing projects are pricedand can confidently work from drawings and specifications to develop accurate quantities and costs.

They should be comfortable moving between take-offs vendor pricing subcontractor bids change orders and drawing revisions while maintaining strong attention to detail.

A candidate withU.S. commercial construction exposurewill be particularly well suited to the role especially someone familiar with the terminology documentation estimating practices and expectations associated with U.S. mechanical construction.

Accurate estimating is fundamental to the companys ability to win and successfully execute commercial mechanical projects.

This consultant will provide critical support to the preconstruction team by ensuring that quantities pricing scope changes vendor quotes and subcontractor bids are properly reviewed and incorporated into project estimates.

The role offers an opportunity for a strong estimator to become an important part of a growing preconstruction function while working closely with an experienced U.S. commercial mechanical team.

Required Experience:

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