Production Estimator

Pear Tree.

. Price commercial construction tenders from quantity take-off through pre-submission .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial construction estimating, including quantity take-offs, cost build-ups, and compliance with Australian standards. Proficient in using estimating software and managing tender documentation while effectively communicating with teams and suppliers.

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Cubit Estimating SoftwareQuantity Take-OffCost Build-UpsAustralian Commercial Construction StandardsTender Documentation Management

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Hard Skills

Quantity SurveyingCost EstimationRisk AssessmentTrade Breakdown PreparationSupplier Pricing AssessmentProject Handover DocumentationCompliance ResponsesVersion ControlTender ClarificationsConstruction Measurement Conventions

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamMicrosoft TeamsSharePointOutlookEstimating Register

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate in Building & ConstructionDiploma in EstimatingDegree in Quantity Surveying

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionEstimating RoleAustralian StandardsConstruction EnvironmentsRFQs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Price commercial construction tenders from quantity take-off through pre-submission
Complete quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings using Cubit Estimating Software, Bluebeam, and similar tools
Apply project-specific labour schedules of rates and supplier pricing to produce detailed cost build-ups
Prepare trade breakdowns, inclusions, exclusions, pricing assumptions, bid forms, returnable schedules, and pricing schedules
Identify cost risks, scope gaps, ambiguities, and document gaps, and raise queries with relevant teams
Request supplier and subcontractor pricing, issue RFQs, follow up quotations, and assess returned pricing
Verify lead times, craneage, logistics constraints, access limitations, and onboarding requirements
Prepare tender clarifications, risk notes, programme assumptions, and compliance responses
Maintain tender-document version control and meet internal and external deadlines
Track tender outcomes and maintain the Estimating Register
Respond to post-tender clarifications and pricing adjustments
Prepare project handover documentation for awarded projects
Support Contract Administration with scope breakdowns for project claim formats
Work Australian business hours aligned with Loganholme office AEST
Attend daily and weekly Microsoft Teams meetings and provide written progress updates
Use SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, and Cubit for centrally stored, version-controlled, auditable work
Report daily to the Estimating Manager and escalate blockers and deadline risks early

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Building & Construction, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
2+ years’ experience in a dedicated estimating role
Demonstrated experience estimating to Australian commercial construction standards, measurement conventions, and documentation
Australian industry experience strongly preferred; equivalent offshore experience pricing Australian projects considered
Primary function should be estimating rather than project management, site engineering, or contract administration with incidental estimating exposure
Exposure to live construction sites or commercial construction environments highly regarded
Prior remote work for an Australian or overseas-based employer, or experience as part of a distributed team, highly regarded
Must be legally entitled to work in the Philippines
Role is engaged from the Philippines and does not include Australian work rights, visa sponsorship, or relocation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time remote position with no commute
Structured onboarding
Ongoing training in clients’ systems
Direct mentoring from the Estimating Manager
Opportunities for growth
Exposure to major health, education, commercial, and infrastructure projects alongside leading Australian head contractors