Remote Construction Business Development Estimating & Pipeline Coordinator

About the role

Career Directions Limited is hiring a fully remote Construction Development Intelligence & Estimating Coordinator for a U.S.-based infrastructure construction business. The role supports business development research, project opportunity identification, estimating coordination and pipeline management, with about 20 hours per week and overlap with U.S. Eastern Time business hours. It is a part-time, 12-month contract starting as soon as practical after selection.

Key responsibilities

• Review permit applications, planning records, zoning and annexation activity, and assess civil and site plans at a screening level; identify developers, engineers and consultants and check whether projects fit the company's services and markets.
• Monitor construction and land development activity in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina, using public records and intelligence platforms to find upcoming projects and prioritize about 5-10 qualified opportunities per month.
• Use AI tools to summarize public records and verify findings against reliable sources, improving research prompts and workflows.
• Track opportunities, bid invitations, deadlines, estimators and submissions, follow up on outstanding tasks, escalate delays and give weekly pipeline updates.
• Maintain project databases in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Lists or other approved systems, and prepare reports on research findings and qualified opportunities.
• Contact public agencies when needed and communicate professionally with civil engineers, developers and consultants.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Project Management, Real Estate Development or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in construction, civil engineering, land development, pre-construction, estimating, business development research or project coordination.
• Experience with a civil engineering firm, developer, infrastructure contractor or construction company.
• Practical understanding of construction, civil/site development or land development processes, and ability to review permits and plans at a screening level.
• Strong research, analytical and verification skills, and excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision, during agreed U.S. Eastern Time hours.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with databases, trackers, CRM systems or project records.
• Practical experience with ChatGPT or other AI tools for research and analysis.
• Preferred: experience with Zonda or similar development intelligence platforms (training provided).

What we offer

• Monthly salary depending on experience, qualifications, capabilities and interview performance.
• Part-time, 20-hour-per-week remote work.