Estimator (AU Construction)

Tarino; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,991,452 - 4,700,854; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct engagement with founder

Long-term opportunity

Training and support

Work from home

Job summary

Tarino, an Australian residential builder, seeks a dedicated estimator to own the estimating function end-to-end for duplex projects. Working remotely from the Philippines, you will interpret drawings, prepare cost estimates, BOMs and tender docs, and perform quantity take-offs while pricing to support fixed-price delivery.

You will collaborate with the founder and project team to ensure accurate, competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential/duplex estimating.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and Bills of Quantities.
• Strong numerical accuracy across estimates.
• Familiarity with Australian standards/building codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents for residential duplex projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Perform quantity take-offs across trades and materials.
• Source supplier and subcontractor pricing to build fixed-price quotes.
• Identify discrepancies and scope gaps in drawings and documentation.
• Maintain records of assumptions, inclusions and exclusions for each estimate.
• Manage multiple estimates and tenders with deadlines.
• Collaborate with the founder and project team to finalize pricing.
• Apply knowledge of Australian construction methods and codes to keep estimates realistic.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Quantity take-offs

Excel proficiency

Pricing / tendering

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Google Workspace

Job description

Join a specialist Australian residential builder as its dedicated estimator, working fully remotely from the Philippines. It is a role you can own end to end, with a clear path to grow into a long-term career alongside a supportive, founder-led team that values precision and accountability.

Role Summary

As the dedicated estimator, you will own the estimating function end to end for residential duplex projects, from interpreting drawings, plans and specifications through to preparing detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents. Day to day you will complete quantity take-offs across all trades, source and review supplier and subcontractor pricing, and build accurate, competitive quotes that support a fixed-price delivery model, working primarily in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools across the Microsoft Office and Google Workspace environments. You will liaise closely with the founder and wider project team to clarify scope, resolve discrepancies and finalize pricing, sitting at the center of how the business wins and delivers work. This is a standalone, high-trust position with room to grow as the business expands its duplex development pipeline across Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents for residential duplex projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Complete quantity take-offs across all relevant trades and materials.
• Source and review supplier and subcontractor pricing to build competitive, fixed-price quotes.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information and scope gaps in drawings and documentation.
• Maintain clear records of assumptions, inclusions and exclusions for each estimate.
• Manage multiple estimates and tenders at once, meeting deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Liaise with the founder and wider team to clarify project requirements and finalize pricing.
• Apply knowledge of Australian residential construction methods, standards and building codes to keep estimates realistic and compliant.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous construction estimating experience, ideally in a residential or duplex building environment.
• Proven ability to prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy across every estimate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating tools, along with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with Australian construction standards and building codes (preferred).
• Knowledge of the Sydney construction market and supplier pricing (advantageous).
• Preferably a bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated employment stability, with a preference for candidates who have remained with previous employers for approximately two years or more.
• A genuine interest in establishing a long-term career within our business and growing alongside the team.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Requirements

• Stable work-from-home setup (reliable internet, laptop or desktop, quiet workspace).
• Available to work full-time during Australian business hours.
• Proactive attitude, able to follow up suppliers, subcontractors and third parties without being prompted.

Benefits

• Full-time, work-from-home role aligned to Australian business hours.
• A stable, long-term opportunity with a growing residential builder.
• Direct engagement with the founder and a supportive, close-knit team.
• Training and support provided.
• The chance to own the estimating function and grow as the business expands its pipeline.