Estimator

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

📋 Description

• Assessing incoming tenders, managing contracts, and engaging in negotiations.

• Timely submission of payment claims, invoices, and collection of outstanding payments.

• Inputting subcontractors' quotations into our system along with other data entry responsibilities.

• Striving to enhance the project margin by 2% after the tender is awarded.

• Executing value engineering in collaboration with clients and subcontractors/suppliers.

• Contract negotiations with subcontractors.

• Preparing and finalizing a thorough project handover to the Project team post-award of the tender.

• Managing variations and ensuring that final accounts are submitted punctually.

• Building relationships with key stakeholders in the industry, contractors, and internal teams.

• Actively supporting the team in enhancing skills related to estimating, tendering, and quoting for contracts.

• Conducting material take-offs based on plans and specifications while applying suitable material and labor rates.

• Handling procurement and subcontractor agreements.

• Monitoring and ensuring profitability across all contracts.

• Facilitating timely progress payments to clients in accordance with contractual agreements.

• Reviewing contractual documents to highlight any unusual terms or conditions before engaging in impractical agreements.

• Identifying and establishing new relationships with subcontractors.

• Managing project cash flow and negotiating terms that align with the business's needs.

• Ensuring subcontractor payments align with client payments.

• Minimizing business risks through effective cash flow management.

• Highlighting any risk items found within tender documentation.

• Preparing monthly reports on active projects, including cost status, procurement risks, and variations up to date.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience (5 years+) in commercial construction estimating.

• Intermediate to Senior level estimating expertise.

• Strong grasp of commercial and financial concepts.

• Exceptional communication abilities.

• Confidence in voicing opinions, asking questions, and contributing ideas during project planning and tender evaluations.

• Ability to think creatively and recognize opportunities for enhancing project results, profitability, and efficiency.

• Taking ownership of tasks with a high degree of accountability.

• Assisting in alleviating pressure on senior leadership by managing tender preparation, cost analysis, and commercial recommendations.

• Demonstrating initiative and effective self-management.

• Maintaining a positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-from-home flexibility.

• Paid Holidays.