We are looking for a highly skilled Bilingual Construction Project Manager & Estimator to support a U.S.-based construction company with project execution, quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional who can independently manage project operations, prepare accurate estimates, coordinate field and office teams, and communicate confidently with clients, vendors, and leadership.

About the Role

You will oversee construction projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

The ideal candidate combines construction project management, quantity surveying, cost estimating, procurement, and operational leadership experience. You should be comfortable reviewing technical drawings, preparing quantity takeoffs, managing subcontractors, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Project Management & Leadership

- Manage construction projects from preconstruction planning through execution and completion.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and resource allocation plans.
- Supervise and coordinate foremen, subcontractors, field coordinators, project coordinators, vendors, and suppliers.
- Lead weekly project meetings and provide updates on project progress, timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
- Identify project risks, resolve scheduling or logistical issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with company leadership, project teams, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

Construction Estimating & Quantity Takeoffs (QTO)

- Review architectural and construction drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and contracts.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO) and prepare accurate construction cost estimates.
- Calculate material quantities, labor costs, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs.
- Prepare competitive estimates and support construction bidding and proposal submissions.
- Update estimates when project scope, drawings, or specifications change.
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and field teams to clarify technical requirements.

Procurement, Scheduling & Cost Control

- Coordinate procurement, material sourcing, equipment dispatch, and subcontractor scheduling.
- Obtain supplier quotations, compare pricing, and negotiate competitive costs where appropriate.
- Monitor project expenses, labor allocation, resource utilization, and budget performance.




- Manage vendor and supplier relationships, contracts, deliverables, and communications.
- Track project changes and help minimize delays, cost overruns, and resource shortages.

Documentation, Reporting & Client Communication

- Maintain project documentation, estimates, quantity takeoffs, and organized digital records.
- Review timesheets, expenses, team allocations, and required documentation in Procore.
- Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders in English and Spanish.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and recommend process improvements.
- Monitor client satisfaction and support high-quality project delivery.

Required Qualifications — Please Read Carefully To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in a technical field, specifically program management.
- Proven experience in construction project management, construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, or a closely related construction role.
- Fluent English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts.
- Strong understanding of construction materials, labor costs, equipment costs, and construction methods.
- Experience managing construction schedules, budgets, procurement, subcontractors, and project resources.
- Proficiency in construction estimating or project management software, such as Bluebeam, Procore, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar tools.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Excellent leadership, organization, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- An associate degree or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will have an advantage:
- Commercial construction and construction project delivery.
- Railings, stairs, canopies, storefronts, glazing, or architectural metal fabrication.
- Construction estimating, quantity surveying, material takeoffs,



and bid preparation.
- Procurement, vendor negotiations, supplier management, and cost control.
- Procore project documentation and construction management workflows.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) or related construction technologies.
- Construction estimating certifications, such as AACE or ASPE.

Idóneo Candidate We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented construction professional who can work independently in a remote environment while coordinating effectively with a U.S.-based team.

You should be confident managing multiple project priorities, leading people, reviewing technical documentation, preparing accurate estimates, and making sound decisions to keep construction projects moving forward.

This is a specialized construction position, not a general Virtual Assistant role. Candidates with only general administrative, customer service, or non-construction experience will not meet the technical requirements.

Job Details

- Position: Bilingual Construction Project Manager & Estimator
- Location: Remote — candidates based in Colombia
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Languages: English and Spanish
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of technical management/program management experience
- Work Arrangement: Dedicated remote position
- Education: Construction-related degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered

How to Apply Please submit your resume in English.

To help us assess your qualifications, clearly highlight:

- Your years of construction and technical management experience.
- Construction projects you have managed and the teams you have supervised.
- Your experience with quantity takeoffs (QTO), cost estimating, and bid preparation.
- Your proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar tools.
- Your English and Spanish proficiency.
- Your experience with scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.

We look forward to connecting with experienced bilingual construction professionals who can bring strong technical expertise and project leadership to this opportunity. Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote — Colombia

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s)

- 1. Do you have at least 5 years of management experience in a technical field, specifically program management, along with experience managing construction projects?

- 1. Do you have hands-on experience preparing construction quantity takeoffs (QTO) and cost estimates from construction drawings, and are you fluent in both English and Spanish?

Work Location: Remote

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