Estimator - Plumbing, Mechanical & Civil Piping

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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.