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

Professional home office setup and reliable internet Introductory video submission required as part of the recruitment process

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 (México)
🏢 Scalesource
📍 México