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How a Construction Company Hired a Construction Estimator and Verifier for $1,800/ month

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

What does this client’s business do? 

Our client is a third-generation contractor specializing in general contracting, pre-construction services, design-build, and construction management services for various industries.

Who was hired, and what was their role?

They needed a new Construction Estimator and Verifier who could help review submittals in construction management. Through Somewhere, they were able to hire from the Philippines—specifically Jan, a skilled professional.

As their new Construction Estimator and Verifier, Jan does the following tasks:

  • Check to confirm if what is being submitted meets the specifications required
  • Comparison and assessment of plans for compliance 
  • Reading and interpreting building plans and specifications

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Jan works full-time in the client time zone for $1,800 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Jan is a veteran in her industry, with ten years of experience as a construction estimator. As a previous Project Quantity Surveyor, she managed bids, provided quantity surveying, and audited ongoing construction projects. Jan can understand building plans and specifications as a registered Civil Engineer in the Philippines. Her rich experience in the industry made Jan the best candidate for the job.    

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire from Latin America, South Africa or the Philippines, we can help. Whether you want to hire Filipino VAs, hire South African EAs, or even hire Latin American remote contractors, we specialize in helping small businesses find talented professionals overseas. Our services allow you to ha fraction of the cost compared to U.S. equivalents.

Reach out to us at Somewhere for assistance in finding the right talent for your business—whether for customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project management, creatives, development, accounting, and more. Download our salary guide below or get in touch to start your hiring project today.

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