Construction outsourcing: dedicated offshore estimators, drafters, document controllers and project accountants

Take-offs, shop drawings and project paperwork handled off site, so project managers can stay on site

Veteran-owned
Delivery in the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico and India
Teams experienced with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and BIM 360
21 days average to fill a role

Quick answer

Construction outsourcing is the use of dedicated outside staff for estimating, drafting, document control and project accounting. Connext recruits, employs and manages offshore estimators, drafters, document controllers and project accountants who work in the contractor's software; contractors keep bid decisions and site safety.

What an offshore construction support team does

It does the desk work around each project: estimating from plans, take-offs, shop drawings and coordinated layouts, project documents and project accounting.

Definition

Construction outsourcing is the use of dedicated outside staff for preconstruction, design support,
documentation and back-office tasks, while the contractor keeps bidding, field operations and client
relationships.

What Connext does for you

STEP 01

We recruit

Estimators, drafters, document controllers and accountants by software and project
experience.

STEP 02

We employ in-country

through an employer-of-record structure.

STEP 03

They work inside your software

and follow your templates and standards library.

STEP 04

A Connext operations manager owns performance

while your project leaders direct the work.

The five core functions of an offshore construction support team

Estimating and take-offs

Estimating materials, labor and equipment costs from plans and specifications.

Drafting and shop drawings

Shop drawings, coordinated layouts, prefabrication models and take-offs.

BIM and design engineering

Detailed models, drawing reviews and electrical BIM models for construction
projects.

Document control

Keeping project documents organized and current for every department, including blueprint
storage.

Project accounting

AP and AR, retainage payable and receivable reconciliations, and monthly closings.

Where construction support runs short-staffed

Bids wait for take-offs, submittals and drawing revisions queue up, and project managers do document control and paperwork instead of running jobs.

Real situation

Our overall experience with Connext has been great... From interviews, to training and continuous improvement, they have been supportive and always listen to our needs.

Chief Operating Officer, Construction Company
Tell us which project tasks are backing up

Construction support roles Connext staffs, and who approves the work

Role
What they do
Software
Who approves
Site estimator
Estimate materials, labor and equipment from plans; review specs; gather subcontractor bids; analyze data into cost estimates
—
Your chief estimator or project manager
Drafter (AutoCAD designer)
Shop drawings, coordinated layouts, prefabrication models, take-offs
AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks
Your project engineer
Design engineer
Blueprints, detailed models, drawing reviews, take-offs
AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM, Revit
Your engineer of record
Document controller
Keep project documents organized and current; store blueprints
Document management software
Your project manager
Project accountant
AP and AR, retainage payable and receivable reconciliations, monthly closings
Your accounting system
Your controller
Architectural support
CAD and Revit files, standards library updates
Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD
Your architect of record

Where Connext fits in the process

01

You share the project documents, templates and standards library.

02

Connext recruits against the software and project experience you name.

03

The team works in your tools; you review take-offs, drawings and reconciliations as you do for onshore
staff.

04

Connext handles employment, infrastructure and day-to-day performance management.

What stays with your organization

Bid and pricing decisions
Contracts and subcontractor relationships
Site safety and field supervision
Permits and owner relationships
Final approval of drawings and estimates

How Connext recruits

Six steps, and four of them happen before a client sees anyone.

Step
What happens
1. Job description calibration
Connext and the client align on the role before the search starts.
2. AI-enabled candidate screening
Applicants are screened with AI-enabled tools.
3. Candidate assessments
Candidates complete assessments.
4. Connext Operations Manager interview
A Connext Operations Manager interviews the candidates who pass.
5. Candidate packets sent to client
Each packet holds the resume, bill rate, assessment scores and interview notes.
6. Client interview and selection
The client interviews and chooses.

We bring the talent; you choose the perfect fit.

The Connext difference

A non-traditional BPO changing traditional outsourcing

Veteran-owned
Veteran-owned
Delivery in the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico and India
Veteran-owned
Works in Encompass, Byte, MeridianLink and Open Close
Veteran-owned
SOC 2 Type II audited and PCI DSS compliant
Veteran-owned

Frequently asked questions

What construction work can I offshore?
Estimating, take-offs, drafting, BIM support, document control and project accounting.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of an estimate?
You are. Your estimators and project managers review and approve.
Do offshore drafters work in Revit and AutoCAD?
Connext's drafting and design roles list AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and BIM 360 experience; confirm your stack during scoping.
Can offshore staff handle retainage and project accounting?
Yes. Connext's accounting roles include retainage payable and receivable reconciliation.
How fast can a team start?
Connext's average time to fill a role is 21 days.
What does the Contractor Transitions service involve?
If you are already working with independent contractors, Connext transitions them into a compliant, fully supported offshore team without losing the people you already trust.
Where are Connext's offices located?
Connext operates offices in the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico and India.
Do I need to already have staff to get started with Connext?
No. Most clients start from zero: Connext recruits, hires and onboards the team for you, and you keep control of how they work. If you already have contractors or staff in place, we transition them instead so you do not lose the people you trust.
What security measures are in place at Connext facilities?
Teams work from more than 50,000 sq ft of secure, purpose-built workspace with 24/7 managed IT support, secure VPN access and full technology integration.
What kind of support is available after my team is up and running?
Your Operations Manager stays with the account, running weekly performance reviews and retention management that keeps annual attrition around 20% versus a 50% industry standard.
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Every client receives the full suite of Connext outsourcing services, enabling you to easily build and manage your offshore team

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