Estimator

Deployed; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO & Protection

Go Global

Flexible Work Options

Job summary

Deployed in Ortigas is seeking a mid-level estimator to manage estimating and tendering activities for live and tendered projects. You will organize project documentation, compile quotations, and support budgeting and pricing using Benchmark and Bluebeam.

The role requires 3–4 years of estimating experience with strong plan-reading skills, and familiarity with takeoff software. Australian experience is preferred, but international candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Mid-level with 3–4 years estimating experience preferred.
• Solid construction estimating experience; able to read and interpret plans/specifications.
• Experience with Benchmark/Bluebeam is a plus; local Australian experience preferred but international candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Organize Excel/OneDrive folders for live/tendered projects.
• Prepare quotations from suppliers/subcontractors; obtain 2–3 quotes minimum.
• Assist in pricing and budgets; update take-offs using Revu/Bim software as needed.
• Manage tender to live project transitions and maintain project spreadsheets.

Skills

Estimating

Plan reading

Bid preparation

Bluebeam

Benchmark software

Tools

Benchmark

Bluebeam

Takeoff software

Job description

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimating Administration
• Organize excel spreadsheet of Builders’ live projects and projects currently being tendered by Builders
• Weekly emails/phone calls to update spreadsheet on progress of live projects/tenders
• Participate in weekly meetings to provide updates on the above while also capturing new tenders/live projects that has came out to market through EstimateOne, Tenderlink, RFQ through emails, Procore and Aconex

Estimating

• For Projects currently being tendered by Builders
• Downloading documents including BOQ, and organising them into folders within our ‘Tender’ folders in OneDrive
• Updating the above Excel Spreadsheet to include tender projects.
• Discuss with the team about whether to undertake the project. If undertaking the project, we will proceed with the below, if not, we will formally advise that we are not tendering
• Where we are tendering; assist in compiling quotation based on rates in library – rates in library are generic and to be used for tender purposes only. The process involves:
• Uploading BOQ issued by builder into Benchmark Estimating Software
• Update BOQ in Benchmark Estimating Software to reflect general items in library
• Where there are specific requirements or item cannot be used from the library, liaise with personnel in preparing a ‘budget’ for the purpose of submitting a price for that specific item
• For Live Projects where the Builder is undertaking the project
• Downloading documents including BOQ, and organising them into folders within our ‘Builders’ folders in OneDrive – otherwise if the project already existing in tender, drag the project from ‘Tenders’ to ‘Builders’
• Where there are new documents following the pricing of the project at tender, download and organise them into the project folder
• Updating the above Excel Spreadsheet to either change the project from Tender to Live, or add new row for the Live Project if we have not priced for it during tender
• Discuss with the team about whether to undertake the project, proceed with below, or advise Client we are not pricing
• Complete accurate Take-offs with Revu Bluebeam
• If required by the team, assist in preparing the quote items within Benchmark – this might either be importing a BOQ into Benchmark or adding items into the quotation through the library for adjustment by the team later on
• Compile quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for each element of works. It is critical that the suppliers/subcontractors receives the correct specification, drawings, methodologies and quantities for accurate pricing. We require 2-3 quotations as a minimum
• All quotations from suppliers and subcontractors are to be filed and organised into the project folder
• Assist in marking up Scope of Works to reflect what was priced – this is key to ensuring that the Builders understands what we have priced
• Update the above spreadsheet with progress on any of the above

Project Management

• Where we have deviated from specification or provided Value Engineering options to win the project, that this is captured within the handover documentations
• Ensure take-offs conducted are based on the contract documentations
• Ensure that contract documentations (where pricing was based on a certain revision od drawings) are captured within the contract
• Ensure that Scope of Works and schedule of rates negotiated during tender are reflected on the Contract
• Assist project team in preparing budgets based on pricing stages and providing contingencies in suppliers/subcontractors (hence why we require 2-3 quotations as a minimum from suppliers/subcontractors)
• During the progress of the project, the estimator may be depended on to provide advice on what was priced and will be sporadically involved in providing advice on methodologies to the project

Requirements

• Mid-level, with approximately 3–4 years of estimating experience preferred.
• Candidates should have solid construction estimating experience and be confident in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Experience with the Benchmark system is a plus.
• Local Australian experience is preferred due to familiarity with Australian building standards and construction practices. However, international candidates may also be considered, provided they have strong plan-reading and specification interpretation skills.
• Bluebeam or Benchmark is preferred but not required. Experience with similar estimating and takeoff software is considered transferable.

Work Arrangement

• Work Setup: Flexible Work Arrangement
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am PHT start time, should complete nine (9) hours work, including 1-hour lunch

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO & Protection: Prioritize your peace of mind! Secure your health with HMO coverage right on day one, plus full life and accident insurance.
• Go Global: Build your portfolio with international accounts and continuous upskilling to fast-track your career.
• Workplace Perks & Great Culture: Work out of a sleek Ortigas hub, snag flexible work options, and enjoy a vibrant team culture packed with regular events and dedicated HR support every step of the way.