Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator

Location: Remote (Philippines only)
Industry: Commercial Landscape Construction
Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm US Central Time

About the Company

Our client is a US-based commercial landscape construction company delivering projects ranging from mid-size developments to multi-million-dollar installations. Their work includes planting irrigation systems hardscape grading and site furnishings. They are building a high-performance estimating team to support a rapidly expanding project pipeline.

Role Overview

The Assistant Estimator supports the estimating and preconstruction team by preparing accurate quantity takeoffs organizing bid documentation coordinating vendor pricing and supporting proposal development.

This is a technical detail-driven role focused on accuracy speed and scope awareness. It is not a sales position.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Takeoffs

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from construction drawings
  
• Measure areas counts linear footage and material quantities
  
• Prepare organized quantity summaries in Excel or Google Sheets
  

Plan and Specification Review

• Review construction drawings and bid packages
  
• Organize scope notes and identify key requirements
  
• Assist in identifying scope gaps or inconsistencies
  

Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination

• Request and track vendor and subcontractor pricing
  
• Organize incoming quotes
  
• Prepare bid comparison sheets
  
• Follow up on missing or incomplete pricing
  

Bid Organization and Documentation

• Prepare proposal templates and scope breakdowns
  
• Maintain inclusions and exclusions lists
  
• Track bids and submission deadlines
  
• Upload bid documentation to portals when required
  

Cost and Database Support

• Maintain internal pricing databases
  
• Organize historical cost data
  
• Assist with unit price updates
  
• Support value engineering exercises
  

Required Hard Skills

• Strong written and spoken English
  
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
  
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  

Preferred Experience

• Construction estimating or estimating support experience
  
• Experience with takeoff software such as PlanSwift Bluebeam OST or similar
  
• Background in construction management engineering architecture or landscape architecture
  
• Familiarity with commercial bid platforms such as BuildingConnected iSqFt or Procore
  

Soft Skills and Attributes

• Analytical and detail-oriented
  
• Works well under bid deadlines
  
• Self-disciplined and accountable
  
• Thinks critically about scope and risk
  

Growth and Career Path

High performers may progress into Estimator and Senior Estimator roles over time. Our client is building a long-term team and values consistency ownership and professional growth.

Why This Role Matters

Accurate estimating directly impacts profitability and project success. This role supports clean bids reduces scope risk and enables the estimating team to operate efficiently under tight deadlines.

Salary Recommendation Rationale

The compensation range aligns with Philippines-based estimating talent with strong English skills and technical capability. Candidates in this range typically bring 2 to 5 years of estimating or construction support experience and offer strong long-term growth potential.