Civil Estimator – AU Based, Remote / Offshore – Philippines

Citygreen International

. Review tender invitations, conduct go/no-go analysis, and assess contract conditions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 $12,000 - $18,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil estimating with a strong understanding of construction methodologies and the ability to interpret civil engineering documentation. Proficient in advanced Excel and estimating software, capable of managing tender processes and collaborating effectively in remote team environments.

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Civil Estimating ExperienceAdvanced Excel CapabilityEstimating Software ProficiencyConstruction Methodology UnderstandingRemote Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Civil EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsConstruction SequencingPricing Urban InfrastructureTender Submission PreparationRisk IdentificationMethodology DevelopmentCost ModellingStormwater ManagementLandscape Construction

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationNegotiationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelBluebeamCostXBuildsoftMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Urban InfrastructureStreetscape ProjectsPublic Domain ProjectsGeotechnical ReportsConstruction RisksAustralian Construction MethodologyRemote Contracting ExperienceCross-Border Team EnvironmentWSUDIntegrated Civil/Landscape Packages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review tender invitations, conduct go/no-go analysis, and assess contract conditions
Manage tender timelines and submission schedules
Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing
Participate in tender interviews and clarification meetings remotely
Interpret civil drawings, landscape drawings, engineering details, specifications, geotechnical reports, and stormwater plans
Identify missing details, design conflicts, and constructability risks
Resolve scope gaps between civil and landscape packages
Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for excavation, disposal, drainage, aggregates, pavements, planting, irrigation, reinstatement, traffic management, and preliminaries
Develop pricing across labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and overheads
Account for productivity factors, urban construction inefficiencies, and staged works impacts
Develop project-specific construction methodologies
Prepare exclusions, assumptions, clarifications, and qualifications
Identify commercial and construction risks
Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing, lead times, and delivery risk
Compare alternative methodologies and negotiate where required
Prepare quotations, tender submissions, methodology statements, and commercial submissions
Conduct structured handovers to delivery teams covering assumptions, key risks, and unresolved items
Collaborate daily with Australian project managers, design team, and commercial leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of civil estimating experience
Experience pricing urban infrastructure, streetscape, or public domain projects, stormwater and roading infrastructure
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology
Ability to interpret civil engineering documentation
Advanced Excel capability
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-border team environment
Reliable high-speed internet and dedicated home workspace
Availability to work core hours overlapping with Australian business hours
Ability to estimate to Australian construction methodology and applicable standards (or demonstrable capacity to adapt quickly to them)
Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, cost modelling)
At least one professional estimating or take-off software platform (Bluebeam, CostX, Buildsoft, or equivalent)
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams)
Streetscapes, landscape construction, or integrated civil/landscape packages highly desirable
Stormwater management, WSUD, or urban tree infrastructure highly desirable
Working with Australian, New Zealand, UK, or US-based civil or landscape contractors highly desirable
Prior offshore or remote contracting experience highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive offshore contractor rate (commensurate with experience)
Fully remote, work-from-home arrangement
Full training on Citygreen's proprietary systems, construction methodologies, and QA frameworks
Exposure to high-profile urban infrastructure and green infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally
Collaborative team environment across design, delivery, and commercial functions
Long-term career development within a growing specialist business
Standard offshore contractor engagement terms