PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT, REMOTEWFH Civil Estimator (Estimating Assistant)

This is a remote position.

PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT REMOTE/WFH-PHILIPPINES
Virtual Civil Estimator / Estimating Assistant

Client : AU QLD Civil Solutions
Working hours: 9AM - 2PM AEST (20 hours)

VA Rate: $12

Start date: ASAP

Role Overview

The successful applicant will become the clients dedicated estimating assistant helping

prepare accurate and competitive tenders while ensuring all estimating documentation is organised and completed to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone with previous Australian civil construction estimating

experience who enjoys working with drawings quantities spreadsheets and tender

documentation.

The successful applicant will not initially be responsible for final pricing decisions

but will prepare the majority of the estimating work for review before submission.

Key Responsibilities

The role will include:

Quantity Take-Offs

Measure quantities from engineering drawings.

Calculate earthworks quantities.

Measure pipe lengths.

Calculate pit numbers.

Measure kerb and channel.

Measure concrete works.

Measure pavement areas.

Calculate fencing quantities.

Prepare material take-offs.

Estimating Support

Build estimates in Cubit (or other estimating software).

Enter supplier pricing.

Prepare bills of quantities.

Compare subcontractor quotations.

Build first-principles rates.

Prepare tender worksheets.

Review tender documentation.

Identify missing scope items.

Prepare tender submission schedules.

Tender Administration

Download tender documents.

Organise drawing revisions.

Maintain tender folders.

Track RFIs.

Maintain supplier databases.

Request supplier quotations.

Follow up subcontractor pricing.

Prepare tender checklists.

Project Handover

Prepare handover documentation.

Finalise estimate files.

Prepare procurement schedules.

Assist Project Managers with estimating queries.

General Administration

Maintain estimating registers.

Update production rates.

Prepare Excel spreadsheets.

Produce reports.

Assist with document control.

Support Ben with any estimating-related tasks.

Software Experience

Highly desirable:

Cubit

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD (reading only)

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Procore (desirable)

Buildxact or Benchmark (advantageous)

Experience Required

Applicants should have:

Minimum 3 years estimating experience.

Previous experience with Australian civil construction projects.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings.

Excellent quantity take-off skills.

Strong Excel skills.

High attention to detail.

Excellent written English.

Ability to work independently.

Reliable internet connection.

Ability to work Australian business hours.

Experience estimating any of the following is highly desirable:

Residential subdivisions

Roads

Stormwater

Sewer

Water

Bulk earthworks

Civil concrete

Utilities

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

Extremely organised.

Detail focused.

Proactive.

Reliable.

Honest.

Able to meet deadlines.

Quick to learn.

Comfortable asking questions.

Committed to long-term employment.

Working Hours

to be confirmed

Success in This Role

Within the first six months the successful applicant should be able to:

Complete accurate quantity take-offs with minimal supervision.

Prepare 8090% of tender documentation before final review.

Reduce the Directors estimating administration workload significantly.

Assist in producing professional accurate and competitive tender

submissions.

Required Skills:

Qualifications and Skills Experience Required Applicants should have: Minimum 3 years estimating experience. Previous experience with Australian civil construction projects. Strong understanding of engineering drawings. Excellent quantity take-off skills. Strong Excel skills. High attention to detail. Excellent written English. Ability to work independently. Reliable internet connection. Ability to work Australian business hours. Experience estimating any of the following is highly desirable: Residential subdivisions Roads Stormwater Sewer Water Bulk earthworks Civil concrete Utilities Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Extremely organised. Detail focused. Proactive. Reliable. Honest. Able to meet deadlines. Quick to learn. Comfortable asking questions. Committed to long-term employment.

Required Education:

None in specific

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 12 - 12