Civil Engineer / Pre-Construction Coordinator (028-0972)

• ​​Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates
• Job Role: Civil Engineer / Pre-Construction Coordinator
• Compensation Range: $3,000 AUD - $4,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: This client is a residential builder looking for a technically strong Civil Engineer / Pre-Construction Coordinator to support the estimating and pre-construction side of the business. You will work closely with the team to read drawings, run take-offs, prepare accurate estimates, and keep pre-construction documentation organised and on track.

Role Overview: The Civil Engineer / Pre-Construction Coordinator is responsible for supporting the estimating and pre-construction side of the residential building business. This is a remote, outcomes-focused role suited to someone who can read plans confidently, spot what is missing, and bring strong attention to detail to every project. Training will be provided, so we are looking for someone sharp, trainable, and genuinely interested in residential construction.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Take-Offs

• Run take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings.
• Assist with tender estimates and project budgets.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Maintain estimating systems and project documentation.

Pre-Construction Coordination & Review

• Review specifications, selections, and variations.
• Identify missing scope items and potential risks.
• Support pre-construction coordination across projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5+ years of residential estimating.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying.
• Strong understanding of residential construction.
• Ability to read architectural and structural drawings confidently.
• Strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear, professional English communication.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Australian residential construction (preferably WA).
• Experience in estimating custom homes.
• Experience with Buildertrend, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, CostX, or similar estimating software.

What We Offer

• Competitive contractor retainer: AUD $3,000–$4,000/month, commensurate with experience
• Full-time equivalent (40 hours/week) with exclusivity in this industry. This is your primary role
• A small, collaborative team that values your input and treats you as a professional
• Real work and real growth
• Stability and longevity: if you're the right fit, you grow with us

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to

• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)