Construction Estimator/Admin

Job Title: Construction Estimator/Admin Location: Remote (Philippines) – Supporting Australian Operations Employment Type: Full-Time __________________________________________________________ About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator/Admin to join our team and support Australian construction, building, and shopfitting clients. This is a permanent remote role ideal for an experienced estimating professional with strong expertise in reading construction plans and drawings, M2-rate estimating, and construction programming. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate cost estimates, building out construction programs, and coordinating projects end-to-end — communicating directly with clients, project managers, trades, site managers, and landlords/incumbent contractors to keep estimates and on-site execution aligned. This position is well suited for someone analytical, organized, and confident managing multiple jobs simultaneously while maintaining exceptional accuracy under industry pressure. Key Responsibilities Read and interpret construction plans/drawings to produce accurate cost estimates Estimate project costs using M2 rates when provided Draw up construction programs, including trade on-site dates, pre-start/commencement dates, and handover schedules Coordinate and run projects, communicating directly with clients to confirm scope and ensure estimates reflect accurate project detail Liaise with project managers, trades, site managers, landlords, and incumbent contractors throughout the estimating and project lifecycle Drive pre-start requirements, including site inductions Manage multiple jobs and estimates concurrently, prioritizing effectively under deadline pressure Maintain accurate estimating and administrative records across Excel and accounting systems Track project timelines against construction programs and flag scheduling risks proactively Prepare and update cost breakdowns and estimate documentation for internal and client review Support internal staff with accurate estimation data to inform project decisions Respond promptly to client and trade queries related to estimates and project scheduling Identify and escalate discrepancies between plans/drawings and on-site requirements Maintain organized, audit-ready records of estimates, correspondence, and program revisions Contribute to process improvements in estimating and project-coordination workflows Qualifications & Requirements Required Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience) Minimum 3 years of experience as an Estimator/Admin (or similar) within an Australian construction, building, or shopfitting firm Strong expertise reading and interpreting construction plans/drawings Demonstrated ability to estimate using M2 rates when provided Experience drawing up construction programs (trade dates, pre-start, commencement, handover) Proven ability to run and coordinate projects, including direct client communication Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, plus familiarity with accounting/business systems Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines across multiple jobs Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills Nice to Have Prior experience as a project coordinator or assistant PM in a construction setting Familiarity with construction estimating software Experience working on Australian shopfitting or commercial fit-out projects Key Competencies High level of accuracy and technical competence Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously Proactive and results-oriented approach Commitment to continuous improvement Effective collaboration and communication in a remote work environment What We Offer Permanent Work From Home setup Stable, long-term full-time opportunity Competitive compensation package Guaranteed 13th-Month Pay Company-issued laptop and necessary work equipment Comprehensive HMO coverage, including dental and life insurance 18 Paid Vacation Leaves and 6 Paid Sick Leaves annually Paid Birthday Leave, plus a birthday cake celebration Tenure-based incentives and quarterly employee rewards Complimentary meal provided every first Friday of the month