Estimator (016 - 1083)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Estimator

Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $3,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client 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.

Who The Client Is: Our client is a fast-growing Australian prefabricated construction company that manufactures building panels in-house for residential, social housing, and aged care projects across New South Wales. With a strong pipeline of developments, they offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, community-focused construction projects.

Role Overview: This role will take ownership of estimating all construction costs outside of factory production, delivering accurate end-to-end turnkey project pricing for residential developments ranging from single homes to multi-dwelling projects of 30+ homes.

This is a remote contractor role reporting directly to the Commercial Lead and Technical Director, with long-term growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for all construction works outside factory production, including site preparation, earthworks, geotechnical works, slabs, and service connections.
• Estimate costs across multiple trades including plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tiling, mechanical, landscaping, and fit-outs.
• Source and compare pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and material vendors.
• Prepare transport and logistics cost estimates, including deliveries to regional and remote locations.
• Develop accurate turnkey project pricing by combining factory production and external construction costs.
• Use construction cost databases such as Cordell's Cost Guide (or equivalent) to benchmark pricing.
• Apply ABS indices and cost escalation methods to maintain accurate project pricing.
• Manage estimating workflows using WonderBuild and maintain estimating models in Excel.
• Prepare pricing submissions and support tender documentation.
• Work closely with the Commercial Lead and Technical Director to ensure estimates align with project requirements and budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, building terminology, and full project costing.
• Experience preparing end-to-end estimates across multiple construction trades, not limited to a single discipline.
• Experience with multi-dwelling residential developments (30+ homes is highly desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and macro-driven templates.
• Experience using Cordell's Cost Guide or similar construction cost reference tools.
• Knowledge of ABS cost indices and cost escalation principles.
• Experience sourcing subcontractor and supplier pricing across multiple trades.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently.

Nice to Have:

• Experience using WonderBuild or similar estimating/project management software.
• Quantity Surveying (QS) qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Australian residential construction projects.
• Experience with prefabricated or modular construction.
• Exposure to social housing, aged care, or government-funded construction projects.

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)