Estimator (AU Residential) - Work From Home / Dayshift

Twoconnect Careers; Philippines; Remote; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

HMO with dependents

Job summary

Twoconnect Careers is seeking a Residential Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for medium-density and volume residential projects. The role involves quantity take-offs, supplier pricing, purchase orders, variations, and estimating documentation while coordinating with drafting, development, and construction teams.

Applicants should have a relevant qualification in construction or QS, hands-on estimating experience, and strong knowledge of Databuild.

Qualifications

• Experience as Residential Construction Estimator on medium-density or volume-building projects.
• Hands-on experience with quantity take-offs, estimating, supplier quotations, and purchase orders.
• Strong knowledge of Databuild is highly preferred.
• Understanding of residential construction methods, materials, drawings, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Prepare estimates covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and construction costs.
• Review plans and documentation to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and cost risks.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor quotations, including requests, reviews, follow-ups, and pricing clarification.
• Maintain accurate estimating data, rates, quotations, and project records using Databuild.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, variations, and estimate revisions in line with approved project requirements.
• Collaborate with drafting, development, construction, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and well-documented estimates.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Education

Construction/ Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Databuild

Planswift

Job description

We are seeking a Residential Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for medium-density and volume residential projects. The role will handle quantity take-offs, supplier and subcontractor pricing, purchase orders, variations, and estimating documentation while working closely with drafting, development, and construction teams.

• Complete accurate quantity take-offs from architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Prepare estimates covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and construction costs.
• Review plans and documentation to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and cost risks.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor quotations, including requests, reviews, follow-ups, and pricing clarification.
• Maintain accurate estimating data, rates, quotations, and project records using Databuild.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, variations, and estimate revisions in line with approved project requirements.
• Collaborate with drafting, development, construction, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and well-documented estimates.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Residential Construction Estimator, particularly in medium-density or volume-building projects.
• Hands-on experience with quantity take-offs, estimating, supplier quotations, and purchase orders.
• Strong working knowledge of Databuild is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, drawings, specifications, and sequencing.
• Proficiency in Planswift or other similar estimating software
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job — we offer a supportive and rewarding career experience.Here’swhat you can expectfromthis opportunity:

• Work from home
• Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEST/AEDT (adjustments will be made for daylight saving time)
• HMOwith 2 free dependents and medical reimbursements
• Government-mandated benefits
• Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and beyond
• Trainingprogrammesforcareer development
• Engaging company outings, teamactivitiesand wellness sessions
• Supportive, inclusive culture
• Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success

Twoconnect connects highly skilled Filipino professionals with established companies in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdomand Europe, providing direct access to global careers and long-term opportunities.

We offer competitive pay and benefits,additionalentitlements and structured career development programs that make employment both financially rewarding and professionally sustainable.

Our industry-leading retention ratedemonstratesour commitment to a people-first culture that prioritizes stability,growthand genuine care for every employee.

Twoconnect is an equal opportunity employer. We value cultural diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and supported as part of a growing global team.