Construction Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Evaluate current project estimates, perform material take-offs, and generate various estimate versions from initial concept to final contract pricing.

• Develop and uphold a dependable cost database utilizing historical project information, which includes labor rates, material expenses, and adjustments for price escalation.

• Assess variations, design modifications, and construction alternatives with quick turnaround times.

• Create and sustain estimating templates, guidelines, cost catalogues, and cost codes to standardize project estimation processes.

• Draft scopes of work for subcontractors, dispatch requests for quotes, and follow up on responses.

• Oversee pricing updates, supplier interactions, and contractor documentation.

• Maintain orderly quote tracking systems and supplier records.

• Prepare precise quantity take-offs for use in material purchase orders.

• Assist in enhancing estimating workflows and operational systems.

• Support the integration of AI estimating tools into the organization and verify their outputs for precision.

• Keep project documentation organized within OneDrive and SharePoint.

• Aid in standardizing estimating procedures to ensure every project is set up uniformly, making cost data applicable across the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in estimating for a construction firm located in Australia, the US, or Europe (strong preference for candidates with estimation experience outside of the Philippines).

• Background in civil engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or building.

• Ability to confidently manage all primary responsibilities of the position.

• Experience in creating scopes of work and overseeing subcontractor communications.

• Proficient in building or maintaining cost databases and price lists.

• Strong attention to detail paired with exceptional organizational skills.

• Capable of managing multiple systems and quickly learning new software.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience supporting residential construction, custom homes, renovations, or extensions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities