Lead Estimator: Fast, Profitable Project Bids

Spacey Design; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on high-visibility projects

Lead a critical function

Shape systems and processes

Ownership and accountability culture

Job summary

Spacey Design Manila is seeking a Lead Estimator to steer the estimating team, ensuring quotations are fast, accurate, and profitable. You will oversee the entire estimating process, coordinating with Design, Project Management, Production, Purchasing, and Management to keep proposals executable and on-target.

The role calls for 5+ years in estimating for construction-related projects, with strong Excel and costing-tool skills, and experience leading a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, fit-outs, fabrication, events, exhibits, or design-build projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, fabrication processes, materials, and project execution.
• Proven ability to prepare and review quotations under tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
• Advanced Excel and costing tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Estimating Team
• Review, validate, and approve quotations before submission
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for activations, exhibits, fit-outs, fabrication, and signage projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Determine material, labor, equipment, logistics, and installation requirements
• Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Production, and Purchasing teams
• Ensure fast turnaround of quotation requests without compromising accuracy
• Develop and maintain costing databases, templates, and estimating standards
• Track estimate accuracy and recommend improvements based on actual project costs

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Excel

AutoCAD

Costing tools

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Costing software

ERP/MRP

Job description

Spacey Design Manila is seeking a Lead Estimator to steer the estimating team, ensuring quotations are fast, accurate, and profitable. You will oversee the entire estimating process, coordinating with Design, Project Management, Production, Purchasing, and Management to keep proposals executable and on-target.

The role calls for 5+ years in estimating for construction-related projects, with strong Excel and costing-tool skills, and experience leading a team.