Commercial Landscape Tender Estimator

Set Up My Offshore (SUMO); Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,435,000 - 5,152,000; Full time

Job summary

Set Up My Offshore (SUMO) in Manila/Philippines seeks an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator to prepare accurate tenders for Australian projects. You will review tender docs, perform quantity take-offs, price with suppliers and subcontractors, and develop comprehensive BOQs and cost estimates.

Work with Australian teams to win bids ranging from small to multi-million dollars. Requirements include 3–4 years in Australian landscape estimation, strong Excel skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience estimating Australian commercial landscape construction projects.
• Strong experience pricing: (Parks, Playgrounds, Streetscapes, Civil landscape works, Public infrastructure, Schools, Commercial developments).
• Previous construction estimating experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of Australian construction methods and tendering practices.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and Local Government tender requirements.
• Ability to interpret: (Civil drawings, Landscape drawings, structural drawings, Hydraulic drawings, specifications).
• Experience preparing: (RFIs, Tender clarifications, Value engineering proposals, Variations).
• Strong quantity take-off and BOQ preparation skills.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documentation.
• Enter new tenders and opportunities into Pipedrive CRM.
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs for landscape and civil construction projects.
• Measure and quantify: (Soft landscaping, Hard landscaping, Earthworks, Concrete, Pavements, Drainage, Irrigation, Retaining walls, Fencing, Planting, Civil landscape works).
• Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates using labour, plant, subcontractor, and material costs.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and pricing schedules.
• Request, compare, and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Analyse project costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications.
• Commercial & Technical Support
• Identify construction risks and commercial opportunities.
• Recommend value engineering solutions where appropriate.
• Assist in developing construction methodologies for tender submissions.
• Prepare tender programs when required.
• Liaise daily with Australian estimators, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing information.
• Assist with post-tender negotiations.
• Prepare project handover documentation for project managers following successful tenders.

Skills

Tendering

Quantity take-offs

BOQ preparation

Cost estimation

Pricing

English communication

Tools

Pipedrive CRM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Set Up My Offshore (SUMO) in Manila/Philippines seeks an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator to prepare accurate tenders for Australian projects. You will review tender docs, perform quantity take-offs, price with suppliers and subcontractors, and develop comprehensive BOQs and cost estimates.

Work with Australian teams to win bids ranging from small to multi-million dollars. Requirements include 3–4 years in Australian landscape estimation, strong Excel skills, and experience with