Estimator (Residential Construction) - EST Hours (Remote)

ISTA Personnel Solutions SA is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company based in South Africa, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based organizations. We are not a recruitment agency—we are a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are seeking a residential construction Estimator to join our growing team. The Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project by executing a detailed line-item bid with unit costs. The ideal candidate has experience in the residential construction industry, must have attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working Hours: Aligned with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday to Friday (14:30pm - 23:30pm SA Time)
• Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.

Tasks:

• Review scopes submitted by the field team and finalize for submittal
• Identify required repairs via photos and build/update bid
• Prepare detailed line-item estimates.
• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors.
• Maintain matrix pricing database
• Work collaboratively with field team to submit accurate bids on-time
• Transpose approved bids to client specific software’s
• Revise bids per client revisions
• Create change order estimates and submit to clients
• Delegate to offshore Project Administrators as required

Requirements

Professional Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to determine quantity of work scope, compile accurate estimates and hard bid packages with line-item breakdowns
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Ability to deliver to deadlines for multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to value engineer a project
• Ability to communicate in an efficient and professional manner

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of standard computer systems and ability to adapt to new software.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good understanding of utilizing web resources.

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.