Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Estimator
Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 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: A well‑established plumbing solutions provider with extensive industry experience, delivering tailored services across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The team combines practical expertise with a strong commitment to craftsmanship, ensuring every job is completed with durability, functionality, and precision.
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate project cost estimates, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting multiple jobs to ensure smooth project execution. You will play a key part in helping our projects stay on budget while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering plans and specifications confidently
- Perform detailed takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment
- Prepare accurate and competitive project quotes
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and negotiate costs where necessary
- Maintain and update cost databases and estimation templates
- Support multiple jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising accuracy
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements
- Identify potential cost risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them
- Track project budgets and provide post-project analysis to support continuous improvement
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Estimator or in a similar role, preferably in construction, engineering, or related industries, with experience in Australian construction projects preferred.
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze plans and drawings, including plumbing or hydraulic systems.
- Proficient in performing takeoffs and preparing detailed estimates and quotes, with strong Excel skills.
- Experience working with supplier pricing and managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Solid knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Familiarity with tools like Ascora, Groundplan, Bluebeam, Google Drive, Trello, or similar.
- Proficiency in estimating software or tools (e.g., PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Excel) is a plus.
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”)