Senior Construction Project Manager & Estimator - 64689969477

Type: Full-Time Remote Contractor

Schedule: US Eastern Standard Time (EST) Alignment | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Target Location: Remote (Latin America / LATAM)

Monthly Compensation: $2,500 – $3,500 USD / month ($30,000 – $42,000 USD / year) (negotiable depending on experience)

We are a high-performing US construction firm delivering $10M–$15M in annual volume, specializing primarily in multi-family residential and mixed-use developments. Our individual projects range from $1M to $7M+ in contract value.

We take projects from initial plan review through final closeout. We are seeking an experienced, end-to-end Senior Project Manager & Estimator to serve as the operational backbone of our construction execution.

This is a full-scope, high-accountability remote seat. You will own the entire lifecycle of our projects—starting with preconstruction scoping, takeoffs, and trade contractor bidding, through to subcontract execution, daily project administration, RFI/submittal tracking, and monthly sub-billing approvals.

You will act as the central operational hub connecting our company with project owners, architects, engineers, local trade subcontractors, and our in-house bookkeeping team.

• Plan Review & Scope Analysis: Analyze incoming architectural blueprints, construction documents, and engineering specs for new potential projects.
• Cost Estimating & Sub Bidding: Perform quantity takeoffs, issue bid packages to local subcontractors, gather competitive pricing, and assemble comprehensive project estimates and client proposals.
• Constructability & Value Engineering: Coordinate directly with architects and engineers during design/precon phases to resolve plan discrepancies and identify cost-saving options.

• Trade Contract Execution: Utilize internal contract templates (including standard AIA-type forms) to draft, populate, and execute binding subcontracts based on reviewed scope and trade proposals.
• Change Order Management: Evaluate, track, and process change order requests from subcontractors and owners, ensuring clear budget impact documentation.

• Daily Workflow Ownership: Manage project schedules, milestone progress, and trade execution from groundbreaking through final closeout.
• RFI & Submittal Management: Draft, track, and drive resolution on Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals between our team, field crews, architects, and structural engineers.
• Problem Solving: Proactively address jobsite surprises, sub delays, and constructability issues calmly and decisively.

• Monthly Subcontractor Pay Apps: Review and approve monthly billing applications and invoices submitted by trade subcontractors against completed field progress.
• Bookkeeping Coordination: Package and pass verified invoice approvals to our in-house bookkeeper for prompt payment disbursement.
• Budget Tracking: Maintain real-time tracking of project costs, contingency buffers, and profit margins.

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Construction Project Manager or Estimator managing commercial, multi-family, or mixed-use building projects of comparable scale ($1M–$7M+).
• Technical Software & Plan Reading: Expert proficiency in reading architectural/structural blueprints and using digital PM/estimation software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar platforms).
• Contract & Financial Literacy: Strong working knowledge of standard construction contract structures (AIA forms), subcontract drafting, and progress-billing mechanics.
• Ownership Mindset: You treat the project budget, schedule, and quality control as if it were your own business.
• Communication & Composure: Fluent written and spoken English skills. You communicate directly, maintain composure during schedule crunches, and manage relationships with owners, engineers, and trades seamlessly.
• Schedule Alignment: Physical location in Latin America (LATAM) with strict availability to work 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST.