Your LATAM Hiring Department.

    Hire Remote Construction Estimators from Latin America

    Engineers and architects who read US digital plans in Bluebeam or PlanSwift and produce bid-ready takeoffs.

    • 5-business-day shortlists
    • Unlimited staffing replacements
    • Transparent pricing
    • LATAM hiring + HR support
    HiresLink staffs remote construction estimators from Latin America for US contractors producing digital takeoffs in Bluebeam and PlanSwift with civil engineering backgrounds, EOR compliance, and USD flat-rate pricing starting at $18/hr.
    Bluebeam RevuPlanSwiftProcore EstimatingSTACKOn-Screen Takeoff

    What they do day-to-day

    • Produce digital takeoffs from architect plans
    • Build bid packages for GCs and owners
    • Manage subcontractor quote requests
    • Track win/loss data on submitted bids

    Core skills we screen for

    • Quantity takeoff from PDF plans
    • Material and labor pricing
    • Bid package assembly
    • Subcontractor RFQ management
    • IBC/IRC code references

    Services Included

    Digital Takeoffs

    Bid-ready quantity surveys in Bluebeam/PlanSwift.

    Bid Package Assembly

    Cover, scope, exclusions, pricing schedule.

    Subcontractor Sourcing

    RFQ distribution and quote leveling.

    Hire a Construction Estimator for your exact software stack

    We screen construction estimators on the platform you already run before they reach your shortlist. No ramp-up on construction tooling, no "we'll learn it on the job".

    Hire a Bluebeam Revu Construction Estimator from LATAM

    Every construction estimator we shortlist for Bluebeam Revu has run it in production for a US construction team. From day one inside Bluebeam Revu they handle: Produce digital takeoffs from architect plans. Working your business hours.

    Screened alongside Bluebeam Revu: quantity takeoff from pdf plans, material and labor pricing.

    Hire a PlanSwift Construction Estimator from LATAM

    Every construction estimator we shortlist for PlanSwift has run it in production for a US construction team. From day one inside PlanSwift they handle: Build bid packages for GCs and owners. Working your business hours.

    Screened alongside PlanSwift: material and labor pricing, bid package assembly.

    Hire a Procore Estimating Construction Estimator from LATAM

    Every construction estimator we shortlist for Procore Estimating has run it in production for a US construction team. From day one inside Procore Estimating they handle: Manage subcontractor quote requests. Working your business hours.

    Screened alongside Procore Estimating: bid package assembly, subcontractor rfq management.

    Hire a STACK Construction Estimator from LATAM

    Every construction estimator we shortlist for STACK has run it in production for a US construction team. From day one inside STACK they handle: Track win/loss data on submitted bids. Working your business hours.

    Screened alongside STACK: subcontractor rfq management, ibc/irc code references.

    Hire a On-Screen Takeoff Construction Estimator from LATAM

    Every construction estimator we shortlist for On-Screen Takeoff has run it in production for a US construction team. From day one inside On-Screen Takeoff they handle: Produce digital takeoffs from architect plans. Working your business hours.

    Screened alongside On-Screen Takeoff: ibc/irc code references, quantity takeoff from pdf plans.

    Real Cost Comparison

    What a US Construction Estimator Hire Costs vs. a LATAM Hire

    Move the sliders. Numbers update live. Includes 30% US benefits load.

    US Hire (W-2)

    Loaded
    Loaded hourly (w/ 30% benefits)$48.75/hr
    Monthly cost$8,450

    LATAM Remote (via Hireslink)

    EOR included
    Monthly all-in cost$2,880
    Hourly rate$18.00/hr

    Your savings

    $66,840 / year

    That's $5,570/mo back in your P&L — 66% lower than your current US loaded cost.

    The HiresLink Bench

    Meet the LATAM Talent Behind Top US Construction Teams

    Bilingual, US-timezone, college-educated. Top 3% AI + human vetted across 12,000+ applicants every quarter.

    Camila R., Operations Lead from Argentina
    Camila R.
    Operations Lead
    Argentina
    Diego M., Customer Success from Colombia
    Diego M.
    Customer Success
    Colombia
    Sofía L., Bookkeeper from Uruguay
    Sofía L.
    Bookkeeper
    Uruguay
    Mateo G., Project Coordinator from Mexico
    Mateo G.
    Project Coordinator
    Mexico
    Joaquín V., Tech-Enabled VA from Argentina
    Joaquín V.
    Tech-Enabled VA
    Argentina
    Andrés P., Data Analyst from Brazil
    Andrés P.
    Data Analyst
    Brazil
    Tomás F., Account Manager from Chile
    Tomás F.
    Account Manager
    Chile
    Lucas H., Workflow Engineer from Peru
    Lucas H.
    Workflow Engineer
    Peru
    12,000+ applicants screened/quarter
    Top 3% AI + human vetted
    100% bilingual EN/ES
    US timezone overlap
    Zero Legal Bureaucracy

    We Handle the Legal & Tax Stack So You Don't Have To

    Hiring across borders scares most small business owners. It shouldn't. We've placed remote staff for 280+ US companies — here's exactly how the compliance side works.

    Full EOR Compliance

    We are the Employer of Record across 8 LATAM countries. Payroll, taxes, benefits, contracts — all handled. You sign one MSA with us, not 12 international agreements.

    W-8BEN & 1099 Clean

    Every placement is W-8BEN documented and 1099-eligible. Your CPA will love us. No surprise tax exposure, no misclassification risk.

    USD Flat-Rate Pricing

    Pay one transparent USD monthly invoice. No FX swings, no payroll math, no benefits surcharges. What we quote is what you pay.

    Construction Estimators — FAQ

    What trade verticals do they cover?

    GC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, concrete, roofing, drywall, and civil/sitework. We match the trade specialization to your shop on shortlist.

    Can they price out of US supplier catalogs?

    Yes — Home Depot Pro, Ferguson, Grainger, HD Supply. We screen specifically for the supplier ecosystem in your region.

    How much does it cost to hire a remote Construction Estimator through HiresLink?

    Construction Estimators start at $1,820/mo per month in salary, with no upfront fee. A comparable in-house construction estimator in the US averages about $78K per year before payroll taxes, benefits, software seats and office overhead, so most construction teams save roughly 72% on the same scope of work. Staffing adds a monthly management fee equal to the lower of $800 or 25% of the monthly salary (3-month minimum, 15-day notice). Direct hire is a one-time 20% of annual salary.

    What is included in the monthly rate for a Construction Estimator?

    The flat rate covers sourcing, AI + human vetting, skills testing, reference checks, contracting, payments in local currency, compliance paperwork and ongoing HR support. You get a dedicated construction estimator working your hours on Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Procore Estimating, STACK — not a shared pool or a ticket queue.

    How fast can we hire a Construction Estimator?

    You receive a shortlist in 5 business days of your intake call. Most construction clients interview 2-3 pre-vetted construction estimators in the first week and have someone onboarded in 7-14 days, because candidates are already tested on Quantity takeoff from PDF plans, Material and labor pricing, Bid package assembly.

    How do you vet construction estimators?

    Every candidate passes a four-stage screen: AI-assisted resume and background parsing, a live English interview (C1 level or above), a hands-on software test in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Procore Estimating, and two verified employer references. Only the top ~3% of applicants reach your shortlist.

    What time zone do construction estimators work in?

    Talent is based in Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil), so they work US Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific business hours with full real-time overlap. Your construction estimator joins your standups, answers Slack during your day and closes work in the same cycle as your onsite team.

    Which tools and software can a Construction Estimator work in?

    Our construction bench works daily in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Procore Estimating, STACK, On-Screen Takeoff. If your stack is different, we screen specifically for it before the shortlist — day-to-day responsibilities include Produce digital takeoffs from architect plans, Build bid packages for GCs and owners, Manage subcontractor quote requests.

    Is it secure and compliant to work with a remote Construction Estimator?

    Yes. Every contractor signs an NDA and a confidentiality agreement, works through access you control (SSO, least-privilege roles, no local data storage) and is trained on W-8BEN, EOR, USD flat rate, Bilingual EN/ES. We handle local contracts, invoicing and tax documentation so there is no misclassification risk on your side.

    What if the Construction Estimator is not a fit?

    On staffing, we replace them with no additional recruiting fee for as long as the engagement is active (3-month minimum, 15-day standard notice). On direct hire, replacement is guaranteed for 90 days. HiresLink staffs remote construction estimators from Latin America for US contractors producing digital takeoffs in Bluebeam and PlanSwift with civil engineering backgrounds, EOR compliance, and USD flat-rate pricing starting at $18/hr.

    What Construction teams say

    Reviews from US companies that hired construction staff through HiresLink.

    "I was turning down bids because nobody had time to estimate them. The estimator they found had eight years on commercial mechanical work and reads plans faster than I do. Bid volume is up about 40% and I didn't add a desk to my office."

    Rick Sandoval
    Owner, Commercial HVAC contractor — Sacramento, CA
    Hired: Construction Estimator
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    If it doesn't work out

    You should not carry the cost of a hire that fails.

    Staffing: unlimited replacements

    Unlimited replacements with no additional recruiting fee during the engagement. Under 21 days average replacement turnaround.

    Direct hire: 90-day replacement

    90-day replacement guarantee, at no additional fee.

    No upfront fee

    Staffing: 3-month minimum engagement, then a 15-day standard notice. Direct hire: you pay only when you hire.

    Read the full replacement terms — eligibility, process and timelines in plain English.

    Related to Construction Estimators

    Three ways to work with us

    Choose how you want to hire.

    Same network, same vetting bar. The difference is who employs the person and who runs the HR layer.

    Staffing & HR Management

    For companies building a team.

    HiresLink manages the hiring and HR/operational layer every month.

    • Shortlist in 5 business days after the role brief
    • Unlimited replacements with no additional recruiting fee during the engagement
    • Onboarding, payroll coordination, vacations and performance support
    • Monthly management fee: the lower of $800 or 25% of the monthly salary
    • No upfront fee
    • 3-month minimum engagement, 15-day standard notice
    Build My Team

    Headhunting / Direct Hire

    For companies making one specific key hire.

    You employ the person directly. One-time fee, no recurring management fee.

    • Shortlist in 5 business days after the role brief
    • One-time fee: 20% of annual salary
    • No upfront fee
    • 90-day replacement guarantee
    • Sourcing, vetting and interview coordination
    Find My Hire

    Staff Augmentation

    For companies adding capacity to an existing team.

    Vetted LATAM specialists plug into the team and processes you already run.

    • Add engineers and specialists to your existing team
    • You direct the day-to-day work
    • Scale the team up or down as the roadmap changes
    • Open salary benchmarks before you commit
    Add LATAM Talent

    Hire a Construction Estimator This Month

    5-business-day shortlist. Real candidates, real software tests, real references.

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