Lead Estimator — Modular Construction & Tenders

D2B; Manila; On-site; PHP 949,000 - 1,362,000; Full time

Job summary

D2B is seeking a Senior Estimator in Manila to lead complex tenders across modular manufacturing and construction. You will deliver fast, accurate estimates and clear scopes of work, coordinating with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Construction teams to ensure competitive submissions.

With 5+ years of relevant experience and advanced CostX proficiency, you will interpret BIM models and drawings, manage risk, and hand over robust estimates to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating in commercial/modular environments.
• Experience delivering full-building estimates across major trades.
• Advanced CostX proficiency: workbook setup, dimension groups, model mapping, rate build-ups, templates, first-principles estimating.
• Knowledge of Australian construction methodologies, NCC requirements and buildability.
• Ability to assess incomplete documentation and determine scope inclusions.
• Site-based construction experience with subcontractor coordination.
• Structured estimating methodology and documentation quality.
• Strong communication with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in interpreting Revit drawings and construction documents.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tenders with high accuracy across full building scope.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates across structural, architectural, civil, services, preliminaries, and site works.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and trade breakdowns from docs, BIM models and drawings.
• Develop scopes of work, assumptions registers, exclusions, methodology notes and clarifications.
• Identify scope gaps, missing information, trade interfaces and buildability risks.
• Define scope between factory-made and site-based activities.
• Build and structure estimates within CostX; map models and build-up rates.
• Interpret specifications, tender docs and NCC-aligned drawings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Construction for submissions.
• Engage subcontractors and suppliers to validate pricing and coverage.
• Provide structured estimate handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Stakeholder communication

Independent tender leadership

Education

Bachelor-level Quantity Surveying / Construction Mgmt

Tools

CostX

Autodesk Revit

Job description

D2B is seeking a Senior Estimator in Manila to lead complex tenders across modular manufacturing and construction. You will deliver fast, accurate estimates and clear scopes of work, coordinating with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Construction teams to ensure competitive submissions.

With 5+ years of relevant experience and advanced CostX proficiency, you will interpret BIM models and drawings, manage risk, and hand over robust estimates to delivery teams.