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Production Estimator
Location
Philippines
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
$1.6K - $2.2K / month
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Production Estimator
Hunt St
• The Production Estimator will support the company's residential construction operations by managing the post-sales estimation and procurement process for active builds. • The candidate will work exclusively on production estimation once a job has been awarded and released into the build pipeline. • The role is process-oriented and volume-driven, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, and familiarity with Australian residential construction workflows. • The estimator will work closely with the onshore team. • Review and process jobs once released into the production pipeline • Issue and manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers via the company's estimating system • Follow up on outstanding quotes and ensure timely receipt • Prepare and maintain production budgets for each build • Issue purchase orders (POs) in line with approved budgets • Track and reconcile costs against budgets throughout the build cycle • Liaise with site supervisors and the internal team as needed to clarify scope or resolve variations • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the estimating system • Flag any cost overruns, scope changes, or procurement issues to the relevant stakeholder • Check invoices against budgets and determine outcomes for discrepancies
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in construction estimating, ideally residential, or a directly adjacent sector
- Experience working with Australian construction businesses or in an Australian-facing role (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with the end-to-end production estimating process including RFQs, budget preparation, and purchase order management
- High proficiency in written and spoken English
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously
- Confidence working independently in a remote environment with structured oversight
- Experience using construction estimating and project management software
- A stable home office setup with reliable internet
- Experience using Sitebook for site documentation, inspections, and project compliance tracking
- Proficient in Bluebeam Revu for PDF markup, plan review, and quantity takeoffs
- Comfortable using Trello to manage tasks and track project workflows
- Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data management and cost tracking
Benefits
- 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:
- Full time equivalent (approximately 36–40 hours per week).
- Must be available during South Australian business hours (ACST).
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