Assistant Estimator (Remote)

About the role

The Assistant Team Estimator supports the bids team by processing work orders, writing estimates, managing bid revisions and keeping client portals accurate and up to date. It is a detail-oriented, production-focused remote role for someone who is fast and efficient in client portals, accurate with pricing and proactive about keeping tasks moving.

Key responsibilities

• Write and submit estimates within the same business day for all assigned work orders and clear your share of the bids queue daily, prioritising urgent work orders marked Ready for Office
• Acknowledge bid revisions in the client portal the same day, follow up on open revisions daily and keep documented status updates
• Work fluently across client portals such as Lessen, MSR, AMH and similar platforms, logging bid activity and client communication within 24 hours
• Respond to client inquiries within four business hours and talk directly to technicians when pricing does not match established standards
• Write all bids within approved margin thresholds and escalate bids below the threshold to the Team Estimator

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in pricing and documentation
• Ability to manage a high-volume queue and work independently remotely with minimal oversight
• Clear written and verbal communication and reliable availability during core business hours
• Stable, high-speed internet connection
• Experience with Lessen, MSR, AMH or similar institutional property management portals is strongly preferred
• Preferred: background in property maintenance, facilities management or field service coordination, and experience writing or reviewing repair estimates, bids or scopes of work

To apply, candidates use the VPM Solutions application page on LinkedIn, complete their profile to at least 80% completion and then apply for the job title.