Hunt St

Estimator

Hunt St
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 A$1,800 - A$2,400 per monthWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction estimating and quantity surveying, with a strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings. Proficient in advanced Excel for building Bills of Quantities and managing tender processes effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantity Surveying DegreeConstruction Estimating ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsTakeoff CompletionAustralian Construction Project Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the estimating process from drawings to tender
  • Read and interpret architectural, structural and steel drawings and specifications
  • Complete accurate quantity take-offs, especially for structural steel
  • Build Bills of Quantities in Excel
  • Prepare and issue tender packages to approved subcontractors and suppliers
  • Track tender responses, follow up on pricing and compare quotes
  • Prepare complete estimates for review and sign-off by the Australian team
  • Keep estimating files, templates and records organised and up to date
  • Support administrative and process-improvement tasks during quieter periods
  • Collaborate with the Australian team on estimates

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar
  • 3+ years of construction estimating or quantity surveying experience
  • Proven experience completing takeoffs
  • Confident reading construction drawings and specifications
  • Advanced Excel skills for building BOQs and pricing schedules
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with clear and timely communication
  • Experience with Australian construction projects is nice to have
  • Exposure to crane, rigging or heavy-lift projects is nice to have
  • Experience with Buildsoft, Bluebeam or PlanSwift is nice to have
  • Familiarity with Procore and Microsoft 365 is nice to have
  • Experience on government or civil infrastructure projects is nice to have
  • Must disclose existing ongoing roles or client work
  • Must reflect the engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Long-term, full-time role with a stable, growing Australian business
  • Direct collaboration with a close-knit Australian team
  • Varied, hands-on project work across steel, cranes, rigging and building
  • Room to grow and shape how the estimating function runs
  • 100% remote work from home
  • Flexible time management as an independent contractor, while aligning with AU business hours

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Quantity Take-offsBills of QuantitiesTender PreparationConstruction Drawings InterpretationProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
BuildsoftBluebeamPlanSwiftProcoreMicrosoft 365
Industry Keywords
Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementGovernment ProjectsCivil Infrastructure ProjectsHeavy-lift Projects