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Bridge City Utilities is looking for an experienced underground utility estimator to help us on an as-needed basis. This is a work-from-home, per-project role and a great fit for someone who already estimates and wants to pick up extra work when bids come up.
We’re a growing utility contractor based in Florida and would like to build a go-to relationship with someone reliable who can jump in when we have projects to price.
What you’d be doing:
- Reviewing plans and specs
- Performing takeoffs and building estimates
- Helping price water, sewer, storm, and related utility work
- Assisting with bid prep when needed
- Communicating with our team on scope and timelines
Typical work includes:
- Storm drainage
- Sanitary sewer
- Water main
- Force main
- Lift stations
- Site/utility work (underground electric a plus)
What we’re looking for:
- Experience estimating underground utilities/site work
- Able to read civil plans and specs
- Detail-oriented and dependable with deadlines
- Comfortable working remotely
- Florida project experience is a plus
Schedule:
- As-needed / per project
- Flexible
- Fully remote
Pay:
- Negotiated per project
- Based on scope and experience
To apply:
Send a quick summary of your experience and how you typically price your estimating work (per project or hourly). We’re hoping to find someone we can work with long-term as projects come up.
Company:
Bridge City Utilities
Jacksonville, FL (Remote role)
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project manager estimator jobs.
- Three to five years of combined estimating and project management experience in construction or engineering
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage Estimating
- Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from construction drawings
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience managing subcontractor bids, bid leveling, and procurement processes
- PMP or Certified Professional Estimator certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Remote Project Manager Estimator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project manager estimator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your estimating work in writing
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your application needs to do that job for you. Include bid summaries, takeoff samples, or project budget outcomes that prove accuracy and scope without needing a conversation to explain them.
Demonstrate fluency with remote estimating tools
Name the specific software you use, Bluebeam, Procore, PlanSwift, or similar, in your resume and cover letter. Remote teams hire people who can plug in immediately without hands-on training, so tool fluency signals readiness from day one.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many distributed construction and engineering teams screen candidates through written questionnaires or recorded video interviews before live calls. Practice explaining your estimating process and project outcomes clearly in writing, since that's how remote decision-making actually works.
Remote Project Manager Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project manager estimator job?
Target remote-first construction and engineering firms that run distributed project teams, since those companies have already built the workflows that let estimators operate off-site. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, precise written communication, and fluency with cloud-based estimating and project management software. Candidates who can show completed project budgets, accurate bid histories, and clear async communication samples stand out the most.
Which companies hire remote project manager estimators?
Employers currently hiring remote project manager estimators include Rising Edge, Colliers, and Congruex, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed teams in construction, engineering, and infrastructure are the most consistent hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote project manager estimator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles in this field are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Smaller remote-first contractors and subcontractors occasionally hire junior estimators. Showing completed takeoffs, bid documents from coursework or volunteer projects, or certifications in estimating software can substitute for formal experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote project manager estimator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated estimating accuracy, software proficiency, and a history of delivering projects on budget than a specific degree. Certifications in construction management or estimating tools carry real weight, and candidates who can show concrete bid results and clean project documentation regularly compete with degree holders.
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