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Civil Estimator
Location
Philippines
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
A$12 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Civil Estimator
Scale-X Solutions
Role Description The successful applicant will become the client's 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 - 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 - 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 - Extremely organised. - Detail focused. - Proactive. - Reliable. - Honest. - Able to meet deadlines. - Quick to learn. - Comfortable asking questions. - Committed to long-term employment. 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 80–90% of tender documentation before final review. - Reduce the Director’s estimating administration workload significantly. - Assist in producing professional, accurate and competitive tender submissions.
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