Estimator - Plumbing, Mechanical & Civil Piping

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.