Construction Estimator

My Online Staff is excited to offer a Permanent work-from-home position with an Australian morning shift, allowing you to enjoy your evenings. Join our non-toxic culture where your well-being is our priority.

With My Online Staff, You Accomplish More While Juggling Less!

At My Online Staff, we’re transforming the virtual workplace by helping companies achieve more with our skilled remote team. Our exceptional staff in the Philippines thrive in a supportive environment, reaching their highest potential.

Why Choose Us?

• Permanent Work from Home: Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of working from your own home.
• Australian Morning Shift: Perfect for those who prefer early hours and love having their evenings free.
• Non-Toxic Culture: Be part of a positive and respectful work environment.
• Supportive Team: Work with a team that supports your growth and success.
• No weekend work: Enjoy your weekends off to relax and recharge. Spend time with your family and loved ones.

Construction Estimator (Remote – Australia)

Construction Estimator is responsible for ensuring construction projects meet required quality standards while also preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for residential and light commercial projects across Australia. This remote role supports both project quality assurance and pre-construction tendering processes by reviewing drawings, specifications, materials, workmanship, and cost requirements in line with Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys, and quality checks to ensure compliance with project specifications, Australian Standards, and NCC requirements.
• Review architectural, structural, and engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Monitor construction activities, materials, and workmanship to verify adherence to approved plans and quality standards.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare accurate cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender submissions, and estimating reports.
• Obtain, review, and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify defects, non-conformities, scope gaps, risks, and inconsistencies in construction and tender documentation.
• Recommend corrective actions and apply value engineering principles to improve cost efficiency without compromising compliance or quality.
• Prepare and maintain quality assurance reports, inspection records, cost databases, and estimating documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, project managers, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve quality and costing issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, local building codes, industry standards, and quality management systems.
• Participate in quality audits, risk assessments, and testing/commissioning verification.
• Support project handovers and assist with variation pricing and post-contract cost adjustments when required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proven experience working with the Australian construction industry.
• Experience with Australian Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and familiarity with Australian construction safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and tender preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please Read: If you believe you're a great fit for this role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please complete this quick Personality Test: https://forms.gle/p3zfYqpXAgsq6JJH8

Only applicants who complete the test will be endorsed to the next stage of the hiring process. We look forward to receiving your application!

Pay: Php40,000.00 - Php60,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional construction estimating experience do you have?
• Do you have professional experience working on construction projects in Australia?
• Do you have hands-on experience preparing or reviewing Australian Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)?
• How many kid/s do you have?
• How old are you?
• This is an urgent position can you start ASAP?
• Please take the personality assessment right away - ttps://forms.gle/p3zfYqpXAgsq6JJH8
• We will call you once you have passed the assessment. Please indicate your best contact number

Work Location: Remote