Quantity Surveyor/Estimator - Nz

D2B; Philippines; On-site; PHP 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

D2b in the Philippines is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to manage detailed cost estimates for tenders, proposals, and variations. You will analyse drawings and specifications, build up rates for labour, materials, and subcontractors, and identify risks and opportunities within estimates.

The role covers tender support, cost planning, data maintenance, and reporting, with a focus on efficiency and data accuracy using AI tools to speed up estimating and admin tasks.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with data accuracy paramount.
• Analytical thinker able to break down drawings into costs.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with AI/modern tools.
• Process-driven and follows SOPs with organized documentation.
• Efficiency-focused to meet tight deadlines and reduce admin workload.

Responsibilities

• Estimating & Pricing: Prepare detailed cost estimates for tenders, proposals, and variations.
• Tender Support: Assist in preparing and submitting tenders and ensure timely completion.
• Variations & Costing Support: Price variations and assist with cost planning during delivery.
• Data / Systems: Maintain estimating databases, input cost data, and keep records up to date.
• Admin & Support: Prepare take-offs, templates, CRM updates, and pipeline tracking.
• Reporting: Prepare estimating reports and cost comparisons; support sales pipeline reporting.
• Efficiency: Use AI/tools to speed up estimating and follow SOPs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinker

Tech-savvy

Process-driven

Efficiency-focused

Job description

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator - NZ

Company : D2b

Job Type : Full Time

Location : Philippines

Job Description - Quantity Surveyor/Estimator - NZ

Position : Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Salary : PHP70,000 - PHP90,000/month

Working Hours & Conditions : 8:00AM - 5:00PM NZ Time

Duties and responsibilities:

Estimating & Pricing

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for tenders, proposals, and variations
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and scope documents
• Build up rates for labour, materials, and subcontractors
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Identify risks and opportunities within estimates

Tender Support

• Assist in preparing and submitting tenders
• Ensure estimates are completed within required timeframes
• Maintain consistency across pricing and submissions

Variations & Costing Support

• Price variations and scope changes
• Support PMs with cost advice during delivery
• Assist with cost planning and budgeting

Data / Systems

• Maintain estimating databases and pricing schedules
• Input job cost data and pricing records
• Keep all estimate documentation up to date

Admin & Support

• Prepare take-offs and templates
• Support CRM updates and document management
• Assist quote follow-ups and pipeline tracking

Reporting

• Prepare estimating reports and cost comparisons
• Support sales pipeline reporting
• Ensure data accuracy

Efficiency

• Use AI/tools to speed up estimating and admin tasks
• Follow and improve SOPs

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Detail-Oriented: A "measure twice, cut once" mindset where data accuracy is paramount.
• Analytical Thinker: Ability to deconstruct complex drawings and specifications into logical costs.
• Tech-Savvy: High comfort level with technology and an interest in leveraging AI/modern tools.
• Process-Driven: Disciplined in following SOPs and maintaining organized documentation.
• Efficiency-Focused: A drive to meet tight deadlines and reduce manual admin workloads.

How performance will be measured:

• Estimate Precision: Accuracy of estimates compared to actual project costs.
• Speed: Meeting turnaround time targets on pricing requests.
• Growth: Contribution to tender success rates and pipeline health.
• Innovation: Implementation of efficiency improvements and system scalability.