Construction Estimating Career Coach

Job description

## Part-Time Construction Estimating Career Coach **(Flexible, Paid Workshops + Upside)** ### About CourseCareers CourseCareers is an online education platform that helps people launch new careers **without a college degree or prior experience**. We partner with industry professionals to create job-focused courses that teach practical, employer-aligned skills across technology, business, construction, and the trades. Our students are career changers looking for realistic, entry-level roles — and coaching helps bridge the gap between coursework and landing the job. ### About the Role We’re looking for a **part-time Construction Estimating Career Coach** to support students through live workshops and optional 1:1 coaching. This is **not a traditional employment role** and **not a guaranteed-income position**. It’s a flexible, paid opportunity best suited for construction estimating professionals who enjoy mentoring, teaching, and helping others break into the field — with upside if students choose to work with you. ### How This Role Actually Works - You host a **live, one-hour workshop** (seminar-style) for students - You are paid **$50 per workshop**, plus **any private coaching business you acquire** - You may receive **exclusive coaching opportunities** based on performance and engagement - Workshops are used to provide value, answer questions, and showcase your expertise - If students choose to book you for 1:1 coaching, **you keep the coaching revenue** - You set your own availability and working hours There is **no requirement to convert students** — workshops are paid regardless — but conversion is where the upside comes from. ### Responsibilities - Host a **live, one-hour workshop** on a monthly basis - Answer student questions related to construction estimating and the job search - Share real-world insight into what **entry-level estimating roles** actually look like - Explain how estimating works in real construction environments (GCs, subs, specialty trades) - Discuss common tools, workflows, and expectations - Provide optional 1:1 coaching to students who request it ### What We’re Looking For - **3+ years of professional construction estimating experience** - Experience estimating for GCs, subcontractors, or specialty trades (e.g. concrete, electrical, mechanical, roofing, etc.) - Familiarity with estimating tools such as **Excel, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, ProEst, or similar software** - Strong understanding of entry-level roles like Estimating Assistant, Junior Estimator, or Project Coordinator - Interest in mentoring and helping career changers - Strong communication and teaching ability - Availability **at least three evenings per week**, ideally Tuesday–Thursday - Self-starter mindset — comfortable leading workshops independently ### Ideal Fit This role is a great fit if you: - Enjoy teaching and mentoring - Want flexible, side income - Like the idea of being paid to teach — with optional upside - Don’t need guaranteed hours or full-time income ### Compensation - **$50 per one-hour workshop (One per month guaranteed)** - Unlimited upside from 1:1 coaching sessions you convert - No caps, no quotas, no minimums