Construction Estimator

Utopia

Estimator role focusing on cost estimates and project budgeting for boutique hospitality projects. Collaborates with the design and construction team, manages procurement and contract administration.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, analyzing project costs, and supporting procurement and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Work independently on day-to-day tasks and coordinate with the project team as needed.
Deliver accurate reports and updates regularly.
Focus primarily on detailed cost estimations with 80% engagement on detailed estimation (AACE Class 3 and 2) and 20% involvement in early stages (AACE Class 5 and 4).
Conduct analysis to estimate materials, machinery, equipment, and labor costs for construction projects.
Develop bills of quantities for construction activities.
Prepare cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
Prepare detailed construction schedules for construction projects.
Review and challenge proposals from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Prepare and submit progress reports and variations to stakeholders.
Quote materials, machinery, equipment, labor and services.
Resolve any disputes related to costs or contracts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in estimation, quantity surveying, civil engineering, architecture or other related field.
Proven experience as an estimator in construction projects (+6 years).
Proven experience as an estimator in high-end hospitality/residential projects (+3 years).
Proven experience estimating budgets for construction projects over $20M USD.
Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Revit, AutoCAD).
Proven built network of industry connections and relationships with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Responsible for preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, analyzing project costs, and supporting procurement and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Work independently on day-to-day tasks and coordinate with the project team as needed.
Deliver accurate reports and updates regularly.
Focus primarily on detailed cost estimations with 80% engagement on detailed estimation (AACE Class 3 and 2) and 20% involvement in early stages (AACE Class 5 and 4).
Conduct analysis to estimate materials, machinery, equipment, and labor costs for construction projects.
Develop bills of quantities for construction activities.
Prepare cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
Prepare detailed construction schedules for construction projects.
Review and challenge proposals from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Prepare and submit progress reports and variations to stakeholders.
Quote materials, machinery, equipment, labor and services.
Resolve any disputes related to costs or contracts. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in estimation, quantity surveying, civil engineering, architecture or other related field.
Proven experience as an estimator in construction projects (+6 years).
Proven experience as an estimator in high-end hospitality/residential projects (+3 years).
Proven experience estimating budgets for construction projects over $20M USD.
Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Revit, AutoCAD).
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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimationbudget managementproject cost analysisAACE Class 3 estimationAACE Class 2 estimationAACE Class 5 estimationAACE Class 4 estimationbill of quantities developmentconstruction schedulingdispute resolution

Soft Skills

independent workteam coordinationreportingcommunicationrelationship building