Civil Estimator

Quanta Philippines; San Juan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Philippines ROHQ seeks a dedicated Civil Estimator to join our Manila-based team. You will prepare civil estimates, take-offs, and tender packages, coordinating with bid teams across NSW, QLD and other regions, ensuring accurate costings and timely submissions.

You will lead RFQ responses, liaise with engineering and project management to scope and price proposals, and contribute to the pricing database and tender strategies for high-risk construction environments.

Qualifications

• Strong quantity take-off skills and first-principles estimating experience.
• Proficient in Excel for costings and data analysis.
• Experience preparing RFQs and Bills of Quantities.
• Ability to liaise with internal bid managers and bid teams.
• Civil estimating experience in high-risk construction preferred.
• Civil engineering qualification preferred, but not mandatory.
• Willing to work full-time from Manila with overlap with the Australian team.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in evaluating opportunities and tenders; develop cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare technical submissions, RFQs, and tender packages.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management to scope submissions and identify risks.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to clarify discrepancies.
• Attend site inspections and tender meetings as required.
• Estimate quantities and costs; propose construction methods.
• Review offers with management and update as needed.
• Submit and follow up on submissions; support post-tender negotiations.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Estimating (first-principles)

Excel proficiency

RFQ preparation

Bills of quantities

Bid liaison

Civil estimating

Full-time overlap Manila–Australia

Education

Civil engineering qualification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

InEight estimating

Bluebeam

Job description

Quanta Philippines ROHQ is the regional operating headquarters of Quanta Services, Inc. located in Manila, Philippines. The ROHQ supports Quanta’s international expansion by sourcing and developing highly qualified workforce for Quanta companies in the US, Australia and worldwide. We are wholly owned by Quanta Services Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE:PWR).

We are seeking a dedicated Civil Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing civil estimates and supporting tender submissions. Duties include obtaining market quotations, preparing RFQs, completing bills of quantities, undertaking quantity take-offs, corresponding with internal bid teams across NSW, QLD, SA and other regions, and preparing estimates for civil works.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess sharp attention to detail, and genuinely enjoy number processing, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Business Development

• Take a lead role in the technical evaluation of business opportunities and tenders, as well as develop cost effective solutions
• Receiving, interpreting, coordinating, preparing and actioning technical submissions and RFQ’s (for supplier equipment and subcontractor services), and Tender Packages as directed.
• Liaising with Engineering and Project Management teams to scope submissions, identify project (and other) risks, and prepare appropriate offers, response documentation and drawings as required.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors to clarify any arising discrepancies and queries.
• Attending site inspection and tender meetings as required.
• Estimating quantities and costs.
• Recommending construction methods as appropriate, and the selection of suitable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Preparing commercial and technical comments on offers / quotes as required.
• Identifying, providing and reviewing appropriate commercial and contract data, in consultation with the Commercial team.
• Preparing project schedules and programs, as necessary.
• Requesting pricing and offers from suppliers and service providers in a timely manner.
• Negotiating pricing from suppliers and service providers to improve competitiveness of organization bids.
• Clarifying queries received from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Reviewing offers with the organization management team and amend as required.
• Submitting and following up on submissions.
• Providing support in post tender negotiations, as required.
• Implementing appropriate administration processes that will ensure professional, efficient and accurate compilation and storage of data (both soft and hard copies).
• Undertaking performance measurement surveys / monitoring of customers, suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors, etc.
• Assisting in the monitoring of current market tendering and pricing levels.
• Maintaining a pricing database.

Teamwork

• Develop a team culture where individual members are valued and recognized for their diverse skill sets.
• Keep team members informed of relevant issues impacting on them or their work.
• Suggest and promote creative ideas and approaches to improve individual and team performance.
• Encourage and support others to take on new challenges and opportunities

Customer / Stakeholder Relationships

• Build collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively anticipate customer needs where possible.
• Manage work with a continual focus on the impact of decisions and actions on customers/stakeholders.
• Measure customer/stakeholder satisfaction to continually improve

Health, Safety and Environment

• Actively create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by working safely, adhering to instructions and using equipment in accordance with safe operating procedures.
• Initiate and participate in worksite inspections, accident reporting and investigations, developing safe work procedures, and providing appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision.
• Address any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions.

Professional Behaviour and Development

• Actively develop capabilities and technical expertise
• Support the development and growth of others
• Model professional conduct according to the Company’s values and Code of Conduct

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong quantity take-off skills
• First-principles estimating capability
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to prepare RFQs and bills of quantities
• Ability to liaise with internal bid managers and bid teams
• Civil estimating experience, ideally within high-risk construction environments
• Civil engineering qualification preferred, but not mandatory
• Ability to work full-time hours from Manila with sufficient overlap with the Australian team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS Project – additional skill to develop programs
• Experience in high-voltage substations or BESS projects is advantageous but not a deal breaker
• InEight estimating software experience is desirable but not essential
• Bluebeam experience for quantity take-offs is preferred