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Senior Civil Estimator

Location

Nicaragua

Posted

10 days ago

Salary

$2.8K - $3.5K / month

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Civil Estimator

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• Prepare detailed cost estimates and complete bid packages for civil site construction projects. • Perform quantity takeoffs for: - Underground utilities - Stormwater management systems - Water lines - Bulk earthwork (cut/fill) • Support the full bid lifecycle, including: - Bid preparation - Bid revisions - Vendor and subcontractor outreach - Bid submissions - Preconstruction coordination • Maintain organized estimating documentation and ensure estimate accuracy across multiple concurrent bids. • Collaborate with estimating leadership to improve bid throughput and turnaround times. • Work within established estimating workflows while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency. • Support additional preconstruction and operational tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of estimating experience in civil site construction.
  • Hands-on experience using Bid2Win (B2W) / Trimble estimating software.
  • Advanced written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Experience estimating U.S.-based construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Underground utilities
  • Stormwater systems
  • Water line installation
  • Earthwork and grading
  • Site development
  • Experience working on both public and private sector projects.
  • Strong quantity takeoff and bid preparation skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote, full-time role.
  • Ability to demonstrate experience creating estimates and managing bid packages within the platform.
  • Experience working in fast-paced estimating environments with multiple simultaneous bids.

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