Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Join a Sydney-based boutique construction firm as a remote Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor, based in the Philippines. This independent contractor role offers $1,800–$2,200 AUD per month and provides flexible scheduling aligned with Australian business hours (approximately 9 AM–5 PM Monday–Friday).

The Opportunity

As a core member of the estimating function, you'll take ownership of quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and pricing strategy for residential new builds and major renovations valued between $1.5M and $10M AUD. You'll collaborate with project managers, contract administrators, architects, and consultants to develop accurate cost forecasts that inform early-stage decisions and support transparent client communication. Your detail-focused approach and commercial insight will be central to the firm's reputation for precision and quality.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural, structural, and services drawings using structured documentation
• Build and maintain labor, material, and plant-hire estimates aligned with company templates and historical rates
• Prepare and distribute request-for-quote packages, scope clarifications, and technical queries to subcontractors and suppliers
• Analyze subcontractor quotations, reconcile scope differences, and prepare comparative assessments with recommendations
• Develop value-engineering and cost-reduction alternatives with transparent explanations of financial impact
• Produce comprehensive cost reporting including cost plans, summary estimates, contingency allowances, known exclusions, and commercial risk assessments
• Update and refine the company's pricing benchmarks, rate library, and estimating templates
• Deliver clear, well-reasoned cost summaries and analysis to support project team procurement decisions

What You Bring

• A minimum of five years' estimating experience on high-quality residential or commercial construction projects
• Demonstrated expertise with Cubit estimating software (required)
• Strong ability to work from detailed architectural, structural, and specification documentation
• Excellent grasp of commercial estimating principles, including scope identification, exclusions, risk assessment, and rate benchmarking
• Polished written communication; able to explain pricing logic and cost assumptions with clarity and confidence
• Comfort working remotely within Australian business hours (approximately 9 AM–5 PM Monday–Friday) with flexibility appropriate to independent contracting
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Bluebeam, Planswift, or comparable tools is valued

Working at name

This Sydney-based construction practice is recognized for quality-forward project delivery, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Each project reflects thoughtful design collaboration and precision craftsmanship. As a remote estimator, you'll join a tight-knit team where your cost expertise and commercial judgment directly influence strategic and delivery success.

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