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Yukerja Summary
The Remote Takeoff & Estimating Assistant (Electrical, Construction) role at The Hello Team is curated from Himalayas (category Teknologi & IT). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Remote Takeoff & Estimating Assistant (Electrical, Construction) to support our estimating team in preparing accurate electrical takeoffs, quantity calculations, and pricing proposals for construction projects. This role requires the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, analyze project scopes, and maintain organized project documentation. The ideal candidate has experience with construction takeoffs, strong Excel and Bluebeam skills, and a willingness to learn client-specific pricing and estimating methodologies. Success in this position requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently within established processes while supporting proposal development and project estimating activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical takeoffs from construction drawings.
- Enter and maintain quantity data in Excel spreadsheets.
- Interpret project scopes from plans and specifications.
- Assist in preparing estimates and pricing proposals.
- Support proposal development and final submission activities.
- Collaborate with management throughout the estimating process.
- Learn and follow client-specific estimating procedures.
- Review drawings and specifications to identify project requirements.
- Verify quantity takeoff accuracy and maintain organized project documentation.
- Communicate with internal team members to clarify scope, pricing, and proposal details.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Proficient level of English (written and spoken).
- Excellent professional and communication skills, allowing for effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and teammates.
- Experience with construction takeoffs.
- Ability to read and interpret construction, electrical, and mechanical drawings.
- Strong understanding of construction scopes and plan interpretation.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel.
- Detail-oriented with strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Ability to assist with proposal preparation.
- Willingness to learn pricing methodologies from the client.
- Willingness to complete a client-provided assessment (Test Project).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems, software, and processes.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working within structured processes and established workflows.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and standard business tools (email, spreadsheets, document management).
- Out-of-the-box thinker, highly adaptable, reliable, self-motivated, and confident approach.
- Positive attitude and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
- Ability to understand and follow established processes accurately with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work U.S. Eastern Time (New York) business hours and adapt to business needs.
- Interested in long-term career opportunities.
- Reliable computer (Windows 10 or newer), two monitors, and stable high-speed internet.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 100% remote work.
- Compensation in USD.
- Full-time position with 40 hours weekly.
- Please note that this is a long-term opportunity.
- Great work environment with potential for growth.
Originally posted on Himalayas