Job description
ISTA Personnel Solutions SA is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company based in South Africa, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based organizations. We are not a recruitment agency—we are a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.
WE ARE HIRING!
We are seeking a residential construction Estimator to join our growing team. The Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project by executing a detailed line-item bid with unit costs. The ideal candidate has experience in the residential construction industry, must have attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Working Hours: Aligned with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday to Friday (14:30pm - 23:30pm SA Time)
- Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.
- Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
- Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
Tasks:
- Review scopes submitted by the field team and finalize for submittal
- Identify required repairs via photos and build/update bid
- Prepare detailed line-item estimates.
- Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors.
- Maintain matrix pricing database
- Work collaboratively with field team to submit accurate bids on-time
- Transpose approved bids to client specific software’s
- Revise bids per client revisions
- Create change order estimates and submit to clients
- Delegate to offshore Project Administrators as required
Professional Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to determine quantity of work scope, compile accurate estimates and hard bid packages with line-item breakdowns
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize
- Ability to deliver to deadlines for multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to value engineer a project
- Ability to communicate in an efficient and professional manner
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of standard computer systems and ability to adapt to new software.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
- Good understanding of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Good understanding of utilizing web resources.
If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
