How a Commercial Canopy Contractor Hired a Remote Construction Estimator for $1,200/ month

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

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What does this client’s business do?

Our client installs commercial canopies and offers a wide range of materials including bullnose, gutter fascia, and flush panels. 

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Who was hired and what was their role?

With the growing demand for their services, the client needed to hire from the Philippines to fill the role of Construction Estimator. Somewhere helped them hire Filipino VAs like Jess to manage proposals and costing efficiently.

Jess, their Construction Estimator, has the following tasks:

• Virtually meeting clients to fully understand their requirements
• Collecting and submitting documents to new and existing customers 
• Drafting proposals with detailed materials, costs, and time frames
• Coordination with internal staff members

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What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Jess now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,200 per month.

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What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before she was hired thru Somewhere, Jess has been a Construction Estimator for three years. Her experience is quite extensive, having worked on costing, outsourcing to subcontractors, preparing reports for bidding, coordinating with clients for requirements, and troubleshooting matters. Jess is proficient in Design Review, CAD & STAAD, MS Office, and Google Suite. She is a licensed Civil Engineer in the Philippines, making her a top choice when businesses need to hire Filipino EAs or specialized professionals.

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Need to hire someone like this too?

When you’re looking to hire from Latin America, South Africa or hire from the Philippines, Somewhere can help you find the perfect fit.

We help companies find exceptional talent for roles such as:

• Customer support
• Virtual assistants
• Operations
• Project managers
• Creatives
• Development
• Accounting

By leveraging our expertise, you can hire Filipino VAs or hire Latin American remote contractors to streamline your business operations.

Download our salary guide below or reach out to us to get started with a hiring project here.

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