Cost Estimator (Construction) at Mercor

Cost Estimator (Construction - AI Training)

Job Type: Hourly Contract (Remote)

Pay: $75–$140 per hour (USD), based on professional experience and geographic location

Location: Remote (Applicants must be based in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada)

About Mercor:
Mercor connects elite professionals with cutting-edge AI research initiatives, helping leading AI companies harness human expertise to enhance technology capabilities. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

About the Role:
Mercor is recruiting experienced Cost Estimators from the Construction sector to participate in a research project with a top AI company. You will leverage your professional expertise to design relevant, practical questions and scenarios that will help train AI models.

Role Details:

• Flexible, asynchronous schedule—work on your own time.

• Minimum commitment: 15 hours per week.

• Project duration: Approximately 3–4 weeks.

• Desktop or laptop computer required (Chromebooks not accepted).

Ideal Qualifications:

• 4+ years full-time professional experience as a Cost Estimator in the Construction industry.

• Based in the US, UK, or Canada.

• Strong ability to translate professional experience into clear, structured scenarios for AI training.

Compensation & Legal Details:

• Competitive, market-based hourly compensation.

• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

• You will be legally classified as an "at-will" contractor.

• Note: Currently unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates.

Mercor is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request