Salary: PEN 1,500 - PEN 2,000 per month
Employment type: Full-time | On-site
About VCM
VCM is a Professional Services Outsourcing company supporting businesses in the United States and Canada, primarily within the construction industry. We recruit, train, and develop talent while helping our clients maintain high standards of performance, communication, and quality.
About the Role
We are looking for a Junior Cost Estimator to support the preparation of construction estimates and budgets for U.S.-based projects, primarily within the roofing industry.
This position is idóneo for someone with a background in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or construction who wants to develop their career in cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, drawing review, and construction budgeting.
This is a fully on-site position in Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of construction cost estimates and budgets for residential, commercial, and, when required, government projects.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with estimating construction scopes,
primarily roofing and related trades.
- Review and interpret architectural, structural, and other construction drawings.
- Analyze quantities, costs, pricing, and expected profitability.
- Identify inconsistencies in drawings, specifications, and project documentation that may impact costs.
- Review project scope and technical specifications before preparing estimates.
- Support the maintenance and update of the company's cost database.
- Work with standardized estimating methods and different estimating platforms.
- Prepare estimates for internal review and approval.
- Collaborate with internal teams and project stakeholders.
Requirements
- Student, graduate, or Bachelor's degree holder in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related construction field.
- At least 1 year of experience in construction, field operations, estimating, or a technical office environment.
- Basic knowledge of construct
📌 Junior Estimator (Lima)
🏢 VCM
📍 Lima