Job Title
Remote Construction Takeoff / Estimation Specialist — California Projects
Job Type
Remote, Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: India
Work Hours: Must overlap with California time for meetings and project reviews.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Construction Takeoff and Estimation Specialist based in Pakistan to support California construction projects. The ideal candidate understands U.S. construction drawings, takeoffs, estimating, and trade scopes, with a strong focus on accuracy, speed, and organization.
You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare estimates, and help organize bids for residential and commercial projects in California.
Responsibilities
- Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and finish plans.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from PDF plans and construction drawings.
- Prepare estimates for multiple trades, including:
- Drywall
- Paint
- Flooring
- Concrete
- Framing
- Roofing
- Doors, windows, and finishes
- Basic MEP scopes when needed
- Identify scope gaps, missing details, and unclear plan notes.
- Read specifications, schedules, legends, details, and addenda.
- Create organized takeoff summaries and bid worksheets.
- Break down labor, material, equipment, waste, and subcontractor pricing.
- Help compare subcontractor quotes and prepare bid packages.
- Communicate clearly with the project owner or estimator for review.
- Meet deadlines for bid submissions.
Required Experience
- Experience with construction takeoffs and estimating.
- Ability to read U.S. construction drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of California or U.S. construction standards is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of residential and commercial building scopes.
- Experience estimating by trade, not just measuring quantities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and ask smart questions when drawings are unclear.
Software Skills Preferred
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- PlanHub
- Bluebeam
- Planswift
- STACK
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Excel / Google Sheets
- Procore
- AutoCAD or Revit viewer tools
California Construction Knowledge Preferred
The candidate should understand or be willing to learn:
- California construction terminology
- Prevailing wage / public bid awareness
- Subcontractor scope breakdowns
- RFI-style questions
- Bid alternates, addenda, allowances, and exclusions
- Trade-specific takeoff methods
- California residential and commercial building practices
Ideal Candidate
You are a good fit if you:
- Can read plans carefully without guessing.
- Know how to measure walls, ceilings, slabs, floors, roofs, openings, and linear footage.
- Understand that takeoff accuracy affects real construction costs.
- Can organize estimates clearly for review.
- Are comfortable working with U.S.-based contractors.
- Can learn quickly and improve with feedback.
- Are reliable, honest, and deadline-driven.
Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years of california experience in takeoffs and estimation?
- what is monthly salary expectation in INR?
Work Location: Remote
