Commercial Estimator & Business Development
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the World)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PST;CST,EST)
Compensation: $1,250 USD/month for the first 90 days / $1,500 USD/month after that

About the Role This is not a purely administrative estimating role or a sit-back-and-wait inbound position. This is a hands-on commercial construction role combining estimating, business development, prospecting, and pipeline management .
You’ll help identify commercial fence, gate, and railing opportunities, review project plans, perform takeoffs and rough estimates, prospect general contractors and developers, and consistently follow up on active bids.
The goal is simple: find the right opportunities, estimate them accurately, build strong commercial relationships, and keep the pipeline moving.
You won’t be “just” an estimator. You’ll be an important part of the front end of the commercial growth engine.

What You'll Actually Do Proactively source commercial fence, gate, and railing opportunities through bid platforms, GC plan rooms, and public procurement portals
Prospect and build relationships with general contractors, developers, property managers, and municipal buyers
Review architectural and civil drawings to identify project scope and requirements
Perform material takeoffs for linear footage, gates, posts, railing systems, and related materials
Prepare rough estimates using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, STACK, Excel, or similar estimating tools
Qualify opportunities based on scope, geography, timeline, and budget feasibility
Build and maintain an organized pipeline of commercial buyers and active opportunities
Follow up consistently on bids, proposals, pending decisions, and awarded projects
Track submitted, pending, won,



and lost bids while maintaining accurate CRM records
Prepare clean estimating information and handoffs for sales leadership to finalize pricing

Expectations Consistently identify and qualify new commercial construction opportunities
Maintain accurate and organized bid, prospect, and customer information in the CRM
Read and interpret architectural and civil plans confidently
Produce accurate takeoffs and preliminary estimates within required timelines
Proactively follow up with GCs, developers, procurement teams, and other commercial prospects
Keep every active opportunity moving with clear next steps and follow-up dates
Balance estimating responsibilities with outbound business development activity
Communicate professionally and confidently with U.S.-based contractors and commercial clients
Maintain strong attention to detail when reviewing plans, quantities, specifications, and project documentation
Take ownership of the commercial pipeline from opportunity discovery through estimating and follow-up

Requirements 3+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, bidding, or a closely related construction role
Proven ability to read and interpret architectural and/or civil blueprints
Experience performing construction takeoffs and developing rough estimates
Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, STACK, or similar takeoff/estimating software
Comfortable with cold outreach,



prospecting, and consistent follow-up
Strong spoken and written English communication skills
Experience managing bids, prospects, and follow-ups through a CRM or similar tracking system
Ability to balance client-facing business development with detailed estimating responsibilities
Submission of an introductory video is required as part of the hiring process

Nice to Have Experience estimating fencing, gates, railing, steel, sitework, or similar commercial trades
Previous experience working with U.S.-based general contractors or construction companies
Experience using HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Pipedrive, or similar CRM platforms
Experience sourcing projects through GC plan rooms, bid platforms, or public procurement portals
Knowledge of commercial construction procurement and bidding processes
Requirements
Professional home office setup and reliable internet
Introductory video submission required as part of the recruitment process
Benefits
Faster Hiring Process: We move quickly, communicate clearly, and don’t leave candidates guessing
Better Role Matching: You’re placed in roles where you can actually perform and grow, not just fill a seat
Real Upside: Strong performers unlock raises, long-term stability, and future opportunities
Work With U.S. Operators: Gain direct exposure to established U.S. construction and franchise operators
Real Ownership: Your work directly impacts commercial pipeline growth and revenue
Commercial Construction Exposure: Build experience across estimating, bidding, prospecting, and relationship management
Long-Term Growth: Develop deeper expertise in commercial estimating and business development within the U.S. construction market

📌 Commercial Estimator & Business Development (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Scalesource
📍 Ciudad de México