Offer summary

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in Building, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying., Proven experience as an Estimator in residential and commercial construction., Proficiency with Buildertrend estimation software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills., Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills, with attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from construction plans for tenders and job costing.

Develop and maintain detailed costings, BOQs, and job orders for projects.

Provide timely and accurate estimates and tender submissions to support projects.

Coordinate with teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements and maintain profitability.

Job description

Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates

Job Role : Production Estimator

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM AEST

Salary range : 1,800 - 2,200 AUD/month

Setup : Full-time, permanent remote job, Independent Contractor Agreement

Who We Are: At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Role Overview: We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and experienced Production Estimator with a strong background in residential and low to mid-rise commercial construction. The ideal candidate is analytical, accurate, and proactive in managing cost estimations and project margins. You will play a critical role in supporting the sales and construction teams by producing accurate take-offs, tender submissions, and BOQs while ensuring project profitability. This is a remote role requiring excellent communication, time management, and proficiency in Buildertrend and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from construction plans for use in tender submissions and job costing.
Develop and maintain detailed costings, Bill of Quantities (BOQs), and job orders for residential and low to mid-rise commercial projects.
Deliver timely and accurate sales estimates, tender costings, and production documentation to support ongoing projects.
Assist in refining and maintaining the company's costing systems and inventory databases to ensure pricing accuracy and consistency.
Ensure project profitability by maintaining margins throughout the job lifecycle and proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate closely with the sales, construction, and procurement teams to ensure all estimates align with project requirements and timelines.
Utilize construction estimation software, primarily Buildertrend to manage and track estimation data.
Meet set deadlines and performance targets while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as an Estimator in the residential and commercial construction industry, particularly in low to mid-rise developments.
Tertiary qualification in Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is essential.
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry pricing structures.
Proficiency with estimation software, Buildertrend experience is required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and competency with other standard office software.
Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a high level of accuracy.
Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines.
Professional, goal-driven, and collaborative attitude.

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