Construction Estimator

PELOZDEN RSS INC.; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

PELOZDEN RSS INC. in the Philippines seeks a Quantity Surveyor to review drawings, prepare BOQs, and assist with cost estimates for tender submissions.

You will compare quotations, maintain estimating registers, and support procurement, liaising with Australian teams to ensure timely, cost-effective bids. The role requires a Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying degree, at least 2 years of experience in estimating, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail to deliver accurate, well-documented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying.
• Experience with quantity take-offs, tender preparation, BOQs, and cost estimating.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Assist with cost estimates and tender pricing
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assist with tender submissions and procurement activitiesMaintain estimating registers, pricing databases, and project documentation
• Liaise with Australian Estimators and Project Managers
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within deadlines

Skills

Reading drawings

Numerical analysis

Problem solving

English communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel, Word, Outlook usage

Australian project experience (desire)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Bluebeam Revu

CostX

Buildsoft Cubit

PlanSwift

AutoCAD

Revit

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

About the role

This role involves reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation, and preparing accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs). You will assist with cost estimates and tender pricing, obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, and support tender submissions and procurement activities. You will maintain estimating registers, pricing databases, and project documentation while liaising with Australian Estimators and Project Managers. The role requires identifying cost-saving and value engineering opportunities and ensuring estimates are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Assist with cost estimates and tender pricing
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assist with tender submissions and procurement activitiesMaintain estimating registers, pricing databases, and project documentation
• Liaise with Australian Estimators and Project Managers
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within deadlines

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying
• Experience with quantity take-offs, tender preparation, BOQs, and cost estimating
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Required software skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Advantage: Bluebeam Revu, CostX, Buildsoft Cubit, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, or Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Previous experience with Australian construction projects is highly desirable