Estimator Civil/Concrete

Estimator Civil/Concrete
Philippines Admin / Full Time (Work From Home) / Remote apply for this job About the Role We are seeking an experienced Estimator to support the pricing and cost planning of civil and concrete projects including asphalt roads, drainage works, pits, curb and gutter construction.
This role will focus on full estimating and quantity take-offs. All tender submissions will remain the responsibility of the owner. The Estimator will prepare complete pricing documentation to support accurate and competitive bids. All estimating will be completed using Excel spreadsheets (no CRM systems). Full Project Estimating
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for asphalt roadworks, drainage, pits, curb and gutter projects
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documentation
- Calculate labour, plant, material, and subcontractor costs
Quantity Take-Offs
- Perform accurate quantity take-offs from engineering drawings
- Measure and document earthworks, drainage lines, kerbing, asphalt volumes, and associated works
- Provide clear breakdowns for pricing sheets
Cost Build-Ups & Pricing Sheets
- Develop structured Excel-based pricing models
- Break down rates for labour, equipment, materials, and overheads
- Maintain consistency across estimating templates
Subcontractor & Supplier Comparison
- Assist with compiling supplier and subcontractor pricing
- Prepare comparison spreadsheets for review by the owner
Scope Review & Risk Identification
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, or ambiguities within drawings
- Highlight risks, provisional items, and potential cost exposures
Documentation & Version Control
- Maintain organised estimating records
- Track revisions and pricing adjustments
- Ensure accuracy and auditability of all spreadsheets
Role Scope
- No CRM management required
- No tender writing responsibilities
- Tender submissions handled by the owner
- Focus purely on estimating and take-off support
Required Skills and Experience
- Civil engineering qualification preferred, or strong practical experience in civil/concrete estimating
- Experience estimating asphalt roads, drainage, pits, curb and gutter works
- Advanced Excel skills essential
- Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with Australian civil construction standards preferred
Desired Attributes
- Strong analytical mindset
- Structured and methodical approach to work
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Clear communication when raising scope or pricing queries
- Reliable and organised with strong documentation discipline
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job