Remote Bilingual Estimating & Operations Specialist (1099 Contractor)

Remote Bilingual Estimating \& Operations Specialist (1099 Contractor) **Job Title:** Bilingual Virtual Assistant – Construction Estimating \& Insurance Claims Specialist **Location:** Remote (Latin America / LatAm timezone match) **Job Type:** Full\-Time or Part\-Time (1099 / Independent Contractor, 20–40 hours/week) **About Us** We are a growing US\-based construction management and restoration firm. We are looking for a highly proactive, organized, and English/Spanish fluent **1099 Independent Contractor in Latin America** to manage our construction estimating pipeline, handle insurance claim follow\-ups, and keep our operational workflows running smoothly. **Key Responsibilities** * **Construction Estimating \& Proposals:** * Build out, draft, and assemble project estimates and proposals based on job site scopes, photos, and subcontractor inputs. * Submit completed estimates and proposals for executive review and final approval. * Maintain and update project estimate logs to keep the pipeline moving efficiently. * **Insurance Job Coordination \& Claims Management:** * Take ownership of insurance\-funded projects from initial setup through final payout. * Conduct persistent, regular follow\-ups (via phone and email) with US insurance adjusters and carriers to accelerate claim reviews and scope approvals. * Collect, organize, and submit required project photos, scopes, and documentation for carrier claims. * **Operations \& Playbooks:** * Assist leadership in documenting internal estimating/operational processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and team playbooks. * **Communication \& Admin Support:** * Manage project threads, track email follow\-ups, and coordinate updates between field personnel, estimators, and clients to ensure no tasks fall through the cracks. **Requirements** * **Contractor Status:** Must be willing to work as an independent contractor (1099 equivalent) with your own remote setup (reliable high\-speed internet, quiet working environment, and modern computer). * **Language Skills:** **Fully bilingual in English and Spanish** (C1/C2 level) with strong written and verbal communication skills. * **US Time Zone Alignment:** Must be available to work during US Business Hours (Central/Eastern Time). * **Relevant Experience:** 1–2\+ years in virtual administrative support, construction project coordination, or operations. Direct experience drafting **construction estimates/proposals** or handling **US insurance claims** is highly preferred. * **Tech Proficiency:** Comfortable using Google Drive, email/thread management, and project management platforms (e.g., JobTread, QuickBooks, or similar systems). * **Key Traits:** Detail\-oriented with numbers, persistent with follow\-ups, structured, and able to work independently with minimal oversight. **Contract Details** * **Contract Type:** 1099 Independent Contractor * **Work Schedule:** Full\-Time or Part\-Time available (**20 to 40 hours per week**) during US busine