IC – Construction Estimator I

Remote | Outside the United States
Before You Apply

IC means Independent Contractor. This is an independent contractor service opportunity intended for professionals located in and providing services from outside the United States. It is not an employee position and does not include Company employee benefits.

Service providers are expected to provide their own computer, reliable internet connection, and two additional monitors (three screens total). High-Light Electric will provide access to the software, licenses, Company virtual desktop, systems, and platforms required to perform the contracted services.

Independent contractors control how they organize and perform their services, subject to agreed deliverables, bid deadlines, coordination requirements, confidentiality obligations, and the terms of the Independent Contractor Agreement.
About the Opportunity

High-Light Electric, Inc. is building an estimating structure that clearly separates quantity takeoff from full bid ownership.

Takeoff Specialists measure and organize quantities. Estimators take that work forward — reviewing the takeoff, verifying scope, pricing the work, managing bid communication, assembling the estimating package, and owning the bid from start to finish.

We are currently seeking professionals who can provide Estimator I-level services, owning standard construction bids from initial review through bid submission and post-award handoff.

Depending on a candidate's existing estimating experience and demonstrated readiness to own a complete bid, the path into an Estimator I scope may begin with a Takeoff Specialist II engagement to demonstrate advanced scope recognition, prime-bid takeoff capability, and readiness for full estimating responsibility.
Services & Deliverables

As an Estimator I, your contracted services will include:

- Run standard construction bids from initial review through bid submission and post-award handoff.

- Review and approve assigned takeoff packages, verifying quantities, plans, specifications, materials, installation requirements, scope completeness, coordination items, and bid risks.

- Price and assemble complete estimating packages, including bid worksheets, vendor and subcontractor quotes, bidder questions, addenda, and subcontractor information.

- Manage standard bid-related communication with vendors, subcontractors, owners, agencies, and other external project contacts through Company-authorized communication channels, escalating complex or nonstandard matters when appropriate.

- Coordinate pre-bid and bid-closeout reviews and provide a clear estimating recommendation before submission.

- After award, support contract execution, budget setup, required project documentation, and a clean handoff to the project team, and remain available for questions regarding the estimate and how the work was priced.

- Coordinate with Takeoff Specialists on assigned bid packages, including deadlines, package review, corrections, and missing information needed to complete the estimate.

The Estimator I is accountable for the completeness and quality of the final estimating package, including work incorporated from supporting takeoff packages.
What We're Looking For

A strong Estimator I should already be able to independently manage a standard construction bid from start to finish, rather than only performing quantity takeoffs.
Strong candidates will demonstrate:

- Practical construction estimating experience, including pricing and bid preparation.

- Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications in English.

- Strong understanding of scope and the ability to identify missing, conflicting, or incomplete information.

- Experience reviewing takeoffs, vendor/subcontractor quotes, addenda, and other bid documents.

- Strong Excel proficiency required.

- Experience with Bluebeam Revu strongly preferred.

- Professional written and verbal English for estimating discussions and external bid-related c