Project Cost Estimator (Residential Construction) - Remote

Company: ISTA Personnel Solutions SA Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote (South African Citizens Only) Working Hours: Aligned with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) - Monday to Friday (14:30pm - 23:30pm SA Time)

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Position Overview

ISTA Personnel Solutions SA is a dynamic BPO company providing operational support to U.S.-based organizations. We are seeking a Project Cost Estimator (Residential Construction) to work remotely for our U.S.-based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with residential construction projects by executing detailed line-item bids. Bids are finalized remotely using photos, measurements, and data collected on-site by field team members.

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Responsibilities

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

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Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• Experience in the residential construction industry or related fields.
• Analytical mind with high-level problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.
• 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.
• Strong mathematical abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

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.

Work Environment Requirements:

• Access to a quiet and comfortable workspace free of distractions.
• Internet: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages.

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Application Instructions

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

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Company Information

ISTA Personnel Solutions SA is a South African-based BPO company specializing in providing operational support to U.S.-based organizations. We are a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

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Published: 2025-07-04 Department: SA - Operations