Estimator | Work From Home | Night Shift | Weekends Off

Emapta; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 4,161,000 - 6,722,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Night differential pay

Permanent WFH arrangement

HMO with dependent coverage

Fixed weekends off

Salary Advance Program

Emapta Academy courses

Office gym access (Ortigas/Makati)

Lifestyle perks and discounts

Employee referral incentives

20 annual leave credits

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Job summary

Emapta Philippines seeks an Estimator to join its team for New York commercial painting and wallcovering projects. Work-from-home role with night shift aligned to US Eastern Time, enabling collaboration with US construction pros and global career growth.

You will read drawings, perform detailed takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates in Excel, with a focus on CSI Division 09 specifications and painting/wallcovering expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience reading architectural drawings, RCPs, elevations, and MEP drawings.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs for walls, ceilings, doors, frames, and surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate commercial painting and wallcovering estimates for US projects.
• Review bids, specs, addenda, and deadlines to price accurately.
• Interpret drawings and perform takeoffs using PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff.

Skills

Reading drawings

English communication

Takeoff experience

Tools

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimate the Costs Behind New York's Commercial Transformations

Bring your estimating expertise to New York's commercial construction industry! As an Estimator, you'll prepare accurate painting and wallcovering estimates that help secure projects, control costs, and support successful bids. With Emapta, collaborate with US construction professionals, develop specialized estimating skills, and pursue a long‑term global career that offers a top 1% experience for exceptional talent.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Night Shift | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM US Eastern Time | Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Work From Home

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive salary package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• HMO coverage with one free dependent upon regularization
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (eligibility and approval are subject to bank assessment; available to account holders with a minimum of 6 months of company tenure)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Learn more: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms in Ortigas and Makati, with a complimentary physical fitness trainer
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks, including hotel and restaurant discounts and more
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• A total of 20 annual leave credits to use at your discretion, including 5 credits convertible to cash
• Fun employee engagement activities
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Construction Drawings & Specifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in construction estimating or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), elevations, construction details, finish schedules, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings
• Knowledge of painting and wallcovering specifications, including CSI Division 09
• Ability to identify different substrates, finishes, ceiling heights, and areas that require specialty treatments
• Ability to review construction drawings for discrepancies, missing information, and potential requests for information (RFIs)

Takeoff Software & Measurement

• Proficiency in PlanSwift (preferred) or On-Screen Takeoff software
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for walls, ceilings, doors, frames, columns, soffits, and miscellaneous surfaces
• Understanding of architectural scales and drawing dimensions
• Ability to calculate square footage, linear footage, and square yardage
• Knowledge of unit conversions between inches, feet, and yards, including square inches, square feet, and square yards
• Ability to calculate material waste factors, coverage rates, and required quantities

Microsoft Excel

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for construction estimating and pricing
• Knowledge of basic formulas and functions, including SUM, IF, ROUNDUP, ROUNDDOWN, multiplication, division, and percentages
• Ability to create and maintain accurate, organized estimating spreadsheets
• No requirement for advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables

Painting & Wallcovering Knowledge

• Knowledge of commercial painting procedures, including surface preparation, priming, finish coats, and applications across drywall, plaster, metal, wood, concrete, and other substrates.
• Understanding of wallcovering installation, including material widths, pattern repeats, waste allowances, yardage calculations, and specialized labor requirements.
• Familiarity with specialty coatings, including epoxy, electrostatic finishes, Scuffmaster, and high-performance paint systems.

Labor & Material Pricing

• Proficiency in estimating labor hours, productivity rates, and costs based on union wages, employee benefits, and overtime requirements.
• Knowledge of material coverage rates, pricing, waste allowances, and application requirements.
• Ability to obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations and adjust labor estimates for occupied offices, night work, high ceilings, lifts, and restricted access.

Bid Preparation & Scope Review

• Ability to prepare detailed cost estimates and scope-of-work descriptions while identifying exclusions, qualifications, assumptions, and scope gaps.
• Proficiency in reviewing bid packages, specifications, addenda, submission deadlines, and revised construction drawings to determine pricing adjustments.
• Knowledge of bid alternates, allowances, unit pricing, and change orders.

Product Research & Vendor Coordination

• Strong research skills to identify specialty products, manufacturers, and installation requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical data sheets, installation instructions, material coverage specifications, and equipment requirements.
• Experience coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and application recommendations.

Communication & Organization

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to coordinate professionally with general contractors, vendors, project managers, and internal teams.
• Ability to request project clarifications, prepare RFIs, and maintain accurate estimating records.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently while managing multiple bid deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Previous estimating experience in commercial painting, wallcovering, or architectural finishes.
• Familiarity with New York City commercial construction projects, occupied commercial buildings, tenant improvements, and large‑scale developments.
• Experience working with union painting contractors is strongly preferred.

Accuracy & Accountability

• Ability to verify measurements, calculations, labor costs, and material pricing before estimate submission.
• Proficiency in organizing takeoff files, estimates, supplier quotations, and bid revisions.
• Ability to track outstanding bid

Your Daily Tasks

• Prepare accurate commercial painting and wallcovering estimates to support competitive bids for US construction projects
• Review bid invitations, project specifications, addenda, and submission deadlines to establish accurate cost estimates
• Interpret architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), elevations, finish schedules, and CSI Division 09 specifications
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for walls, ceilings, doors, frames, and other surfaces using PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff
• Calculate surface measurements, material quantities, coverage rates, and waste allowances to determine project requirements
• Research painting and wallcovering products, evaluate technical specifications, and obtain quotations from manufacturers and suppliers
• Estimate labor hours, union wage rates, material costs, and additional expenses based on site conditions and installation requirements
• Prepare detailed Excel estimates that reflect labor costs, material prices, project quantities, and applicable cost adjustments
• Develop clear scope-of-work descriptions that outline project assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and pricing revisions
• Identify discrepancies in construction drawings, missing information, and potential scope gaps, and prepare requests for information (RFIs) to clarify project requirements
• Review revised drawings and bid addenda to determine changes in project scope, quantities, and pricing
• Maintain organized bid documentation, quantity takeoff files, supplier quotations, estimate revisions, and project records
• Track outstanding bids, monitor submission deadlines, and respond promptly to bid-related inquiries and requests

About the Client

Our client is an established New York City commercial painting and decorating contractor specializing in high-quality architectural finishes. They provide commercial painting, wallcovering installation, epoxy coatings, electrostatic spraying, specialty finishes, and maintenance services for corporate offices and commercial properties. As a certified women‑owned business and union contractor, they combine skilled craftsmanship with reliable project management. Their expertise in complex commercial environments, detailed surface preparation, and premium finishes helps transform interior spaces while maintaining quality, safety, and project efficiency.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2026 for the fifth year in a row and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well‑being.