Construction Estimator
Construction Estimator
Location: Philippines – Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction / Building
Schedule: Monday to Friday l 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM l Melbourne Time, AEDT
Non-Negotiable Mandatory Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in the Australian construction market within the past two (2) years.
- Dedicated residential project experience over the past five (5) years across estimating, BOQs, take-offs, and procurement.
- Proven hands-on expertise in estimating, BOQs, material take-offs, and procurement workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Estimating, Costing & Procurement
- Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for residential construction projects.
- Develop, review, and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and comprehensive material pricing.
- Lead trade and material procurement, negotiating rates and reviewing supplier/subcontractor quotes to secure optimal pricing.
- Review project drawings, plans, specifications, and relevant documentation to determine full project scope.
- Develop estimates based on labour, materials, quantities, subcontractor requirements, and total project costs.
- Identify potential cost variations, exclusions, assumptions, and items requiring clarification.
- Review estimates for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Assist with pricing projects across various stages, from preliminary estimates to final fixed-price submissions.
2. Quantity Take-Offs & BOQ Preparation
- Perform detailed material and quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, engineering, and construction plans.
- Accurately measure and calculate quantities for all relevant building materials and structural components.
- Interpret plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and specifications.
- Cross-check information across drawing sets to ensure quantities, scope, and BOQ items are 100% accurate.
- Identify discrepancies, omissions, or inconsistencies within plans that affect the estimate or procurement stage.
- Maintain well-organized take-off documentation, calculations, and cost databases.
3. Plan Reading & Project Analysis
- Read and interpret a variety of residential construction plans and drawings with confidence.
- Understand the relationship between architectural, structural, and civil drawings.
- Assess both standard and complex residential plans to determine exact structural and material requirements.
- Identify constructability challenges or elements requiring additional technical investigation.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, builders, site supervisors, and external contractors.
- Provide clear explanations and supporting documentation for estimates, BOQs, and take-offs.
- Update estimates and procurement sheets promptly when project plans, variations, or scopes change.
- Maintain accurate, centralized records of all estimates, take-offs, pricing logs, and supplier agreements.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is accurate, methodical, and confident when working with construction plans.
The successful candidate should be able to look at a set of drawings and develop a clear understanding of what is required, rather than relying solely on basic measurements. You should be comfortable working through detailed or unfamiliar plans, asking the right questions when information is unclear, and ensuring that all relevant elements are considered before finalising an estimate.
You will need to demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail – small errors in quantities or scope can have a significant impact on project costs.
- Confidence in plan reading – able to interpret different types of drawings and understand how they fit together.
- Analytical thinking – able to break down complex projects into manageable components.
- Construction knowledge – understands materials, methods, labour requirements, and project sequencing.
- Accuracy and consistency – produces dependable estimates and take-offs.
- Initiative – able to identify missing information or potential issues rather than simply proceeding with assumptions.
- Adaptability – comfortable estimating both straightforward and complex projects.
- Reliability – able to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a remote working environment.
Typical Responsibilities at a Glance
The Construction Estimator will be responsible for:
- Reviewing project plans and documentation.
- Understanding the complete project scope.
- Completing detailed quantity and material take-offs.
- Calculating labour and material requirements.
- Preparing accurate project cost estimates.
- Reviewing plans for discrepancies, omissions, and potential variations.
- Identifying assumptions and exclusions.
- Coordinating with relevant team members for clarification where required.
- Updating estimates as project requirements change.
- Ensuring all estimates are accurate, organised, and completed within required timeframes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have several years of practical construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of how construction projects are planned and priced.
You don't necessarily need to have worked exclusively on large or highly complex projects. However, you must be comfortable moving between simple residential builds and more detailed or complex commercial projects, and have the ability to interpret different types of plans without becoming overwhelmed by their complexity.
Most importantly, you should be someone who takes pride in producing accurate, thorough, and commercially sound estimates.
Job Category
Operations and Project Management
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Monday to Friday l 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM l Melbourne Time, AEDT
Published on
Sep 03 2026
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper
4.9/5
4.9/5Construction Estimator
Job Category
Operations and Project Management
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Monday to Friday l 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM l Melbourne Time, AEDT
Published on
Sep 03 2026
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper
4.9/54.9/5