Bilingual Estimator VA

Key Responsibilities:

Estimate Preparation:

• Review meeting notes, floor plans, and project scopes to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and scopes of work to identify all required materials, labor, and subcontractor components.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and measurements to quantify materials and labor needs accurately.
• Enter project data and cost breakdowns into JobTread, the company’s CRM and estimating tool.
• Build and maintain standardized estimate templates for recurring project types (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, renovations) to enable faster quoting.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure estimates are accurate, aligned with schedules, and reflect current market pricing.

Process Documentation & Template Building:

• Develop standardized estimating templates and SOPs within JobTread for repeatable project categories.
• Assist in documenting workflows around estimating, quoting, and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with existing Admin VA to maintain consistency in documentation, file organization, and reporting.

Client & Subcontractor Coordination:

• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to verify pricing, availability, and labor requirements.
• Support the client and the Project Manager in reviewing estimates with clients and ensuring alignment before project start.
• Provide bilingual communication support (English/Spanish) for subcontractors and clients, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all exchanges.

Cross-Functional Support:

• When estimation volume is light, assist the Project Manager with scheduling updates, task tracking, and coordination efforts.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of project execution workflows by providing feedback and refinement suggestions based on estimating experience.

Requirements

Qualifications:

● Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator, preferably within the residential remodeling industry.

● Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.

● Skilled in JobTread and other estimating or project management software.

● Experience with CAD, 2D/3D drawing, or takeoff tools (AutoCAD experience preferred).

● Strong analytical and mathematical skills for cost calculations and material takeoffs.

● Excellent written and verbal communication; customer service-oriented approach.

● Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (high priority for this role).