Construction Scope Technical Writer​/Estimator

About Balfour Beatty Investments

Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. We provide the investment capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects and have built a portfolio of more than 60 projects worldwide, predominantly in the UK and US.

This construction professional utilizes experience and education to convert project concepts, requests, and plans into written scopes for service agreements and contracts. Estimating is a collateral duty. The role works closely with the Director of Preconstruction/Proposal Development and VP of Renovation & Construction, interacts with owners to verify requirements, and supports subcontractor bid validation. Remote position.

• Develop written scopes of work for Requests for Proposals.
• Interact with stakeholders.
• Understand cost development of construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree with recognition of acceptable writing ability.
• 3+ years experience in technical writing, construction documentation, estimating support, or military housing contracting environments.
• 3 years experience writing scopes for construction execution.
• Experience supporting multifamily renovations and capital repair work (building envelope, interiors, MEP, utilities, site amenities).
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, building systems, renovation workflows.
• Knowledge of RSMeans and conceptual estimating practices.
• Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft 365, including Copilot.
• Experience with Eagle View and Hoover or comparable tools.
• Excellent writing, editing, formatting, and document control skills.
• Strong technology and digital workflow skills.
• Ability to travel 10–25 % for field verification and assessments.
• Physical ability to access active construction jobsites and residential communities (climb ladders, access roofs, enter attics or crawl spaces).
• Active and valid driver's license.

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance (starting 1st of month following employment)
• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO (sick, floating holidays, vacation, personal days)
• 2 volunteer days per year
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Other flexible benefits

Pay Rate: $90,000 per year. Salary may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, location, performance, etc. Additional compensation such as bonuses and incentives are at company discretion.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at 610‑355‑8100 or

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