Estimator

hammerjack Pty Ltd; Makati; Híbrido; PHP 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work setup across Makati/Pamp��

Meals on site and café bar

Health coverage with dependents

Weekly meals on site

Career growth and training

Global client exposure

Descripción de la vacante

hammerjack Pty Ltd in Makati is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for earthworks, civil works, and basement packages by reviewing drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports. You will assess labour, materials, time, and project risks while coordinating with suppliers and clients.

This hybrid role offers collaboration with Australian clients, modern offices, and opportunities for growth as you maintain reliable cost data and support tendering, budgeting,

Formación

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with close attention to cost accuracy and project detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and word-processing software for calculations and reports.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural, civil and architectural drawings, and geotechnical reports.
• Experience with estimating software Mudshark and Buildxact is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Review project documentation: proposals, blueprints, specifications, bills of quantities, and geotechnical reports.
• Prepare detailed take-offs for earthworks, civil works, and basement packages.
• Build accurate estimates by identifying labour, materials, equipment, and time requirements.

Herramientas

Mudshark

Buildxact

Descripción del empleo

Turn complex construction plans into clear, competitive estimates. We’re looking for a detail-driven Estimator who can analyse drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and geotechnical reports to produce accurate cost estimates. If you enjoy combining technical insight, commercial judgement, and supplier coordination to help projects move forward with confidence, this role is built for you.

Work Setup: Hybrid in the Makati/Pampanga office

Role Overview

As our Estimator, you’ll prepare accurate, competitive estimates for earthworks, civil works, and basement packages by reviewing construction drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and geotechnical reports. You’ll assess labour, materials, time, and project risks, coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders, and maintain reliable cost data to support informed tendering and project decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Project Documentation: Gather and analyse proposals, blueprints, specifications, bills of quantities, structural, civil and architectural drawings, and geotechnical reports.

• Prepare Detailed Take-Offs: Complete quantity take-offs for earthworks, including cut and fill and bulk excavation; civil works, including crushed rock, pavements and kerbs; and basement packages, including piling, capping beams and shotcrete walls.

• Build Accurate Estimates: Identify labour, material, equipment, and time requirements, then calculate project costs using sound technical and commercial judgement.

• Resolve Cost Discrepancies: Investigate gaps, inconsistencies, and missing information by collecting, validating, and analysing relevant project data.

• Present Clear Submissions: Assemble numerical and descriptive information into professional estimates, tender documentation, and supporting reports.

• Coordinate with Stakeholders: Maintain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and other organisations to obtain pricing and clarify project requirements.

• Maintain Cost Data: Keep the estimating database accurate, current, and securely backed up to support reliable future pricing.

• Strengthen Technical Knowledge: Stay current through industry workshops, technical publications, software updates, and continuous learning while supporting wider team priorities as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with close attention to cost accuracy and project detail.

• Practical experience with estimating software such as Mudshark.

• Knowledge of Buildxact or similar construction estimating tools is highly regarded.

• Confident using Microsoft Excel and word-processing software to prepare calculations, reports, and tender documentation.

• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and project requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural, civil and architectural drawings, and geotechnical reports.

• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and work independently across multiple estimating priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• A proactive approach, strong willingness to learn, and commitment to delivering accurate, dependable work.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.

• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.

• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.

• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.

• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.

• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.

• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.

• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.

• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.

• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us

At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact

Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.