Construction Estimator – Tender Coordinator

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

📋 Description

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents to determine the complete scope of work.

• Generate quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, and comprehensive cost estimates.

• Detect missing information, inconsistencies, and potential gaps in scope.

• Keep estimating records and historical pricing information up to date.

• Prepare and send RFQs to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Identify appropriate subcontractors and maintain a database of contacts.

• Follow up on quotations and clarify inclusions, exclusions, and pricing details.

• Create quotation comparisons and suggest suitable pricing alternatives.

• Oversee tender deadlines, RFIs, addenda, and submission requirements.

• Develop tender pricing schedules and associated documentation.

• Formulate draft construction programs, methodologies, and risk assessments.

• Assemble complete tender submissions for management evaluation.

• Create tender handover documents for projects that have been successfully awarded.

• Generate variation estimates, EOT supporting documents, and progress claims.

• Maintain project registers and refresh construction programs as needed.

• Draft contractual correspondence and related documentation.

• Support project managers with commercial administration tasks.

• Source and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes during the construction phase.

• Draft purchase orders and procurement schedules.

• Aid in document management and general project administration.

• Independently prepare estimates and submissions; management will finalize pricing, commercial, and construction methodology decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidate must be based in the Philippines.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying.

• At least 5 years’ experience with Australian construction projects, preferably with a head contractor.

• Experience in commercial construction and refurbishment projects.

• Strong grasp of construction drawings, specifications, trade scopes, and pricing structures.

• Proficient in Excel.

• Practical experience with estimating or take-off software like Bluebeam, Cubit, or CostX.

• Capability to prepare construction programs and tender methodologies.

• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while meeting tender deadlines.

• Experience with education or government projects is a plus (nice-to-have).

• A relevant qualification in construction or quantity surveying is advantageous (nice-to-have).

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoy 100% remote work from home.

• Take full ownership of the estimator function with the opportunity to influence its operation.

• Opportunities to enhance your skills as the department grows.

• Flexibility for meetings and collaboration during core AEST or AEDT business hours.

• Engage as an Independent Contractor.

• Clearly showcase this engagement on your LinkedIn profile marked as “Independent Contractor.”