Rebar Estimator

Our Clients; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Pasig City is seeking a Rebar Estimator to prepare cost and quantity estimates for reinforcement steel projects, coordinating with design, detailing, manufacturing, and logistics teams to develop technically sound quotations.

The role requires 3–5 years in rebar estimating, familiarity with CADS RC, Tekla, and Bluebeam, and strong numerical skills to ensure bids meet project requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of rebar estimating or related experience.
• Familiar with CADS RC, Tekla Structures, or Bluebeam.
• Strong ability to read structural drawings and Bar Bending Schedules.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review structural drawings, project specifications, and reinforcement requirements to determine accurate quantities.
• Calculate reinforcement quantities, weights, cutting and bending requirements, as well as related fabrication and delivery costs.
• Prepare and submit quotations and tender documents within required timelines.
• Review project scope, technical requirements, and commercial considerations to ensure complete and accurate bids.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, tender submissions, pricing, and related correspondence.
• Evaluate project requirements and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and manufacturability.
• Support the development and maintenance of cost databases and standard pricing references.
• Contribute to market and pricing analysis to support competitive tendering.
• Assist with forecasting and pipeline reporting.
• Coordinate with design and detailing teams to clarify drawings, bar schedules, specifications, and client requirements.
• Review bar bending schedules (BBS) to verify quantities, accuracy, and compliance.
• Work with manufacturing and logistics teams to ensure estimates are aligned with production capacity and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate internally on technical questions, project scope, and commercial matters.
• Ensure estimates are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable project requirements and industry standards.
• Follow relevant reinforcement and structural codes, including CARES, Eurocodes, BS, and IS requirements.
• Maintain compliance with internal quality, ISO, governance, and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CADS RC

Tekla Structures

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Location: Pasig City

Work Setup: Fully Onsite

Work Schedule: Midshift schedule

Role Overview

The Rebar Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost and quantity estimates for reinforcement steel projects. The role works closely with design, detailing, manufacturing, and logistics teams to develop technically sound quotations that meet project requirements, commercial expectations, and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

Estimation & Tender Preparation

• Review structural drawings, project specifications, and reinforcement requirements to determine accurate quantities.
• Calculate reinforcement quantities, weights, cutting and bending requirements, as well as related fabrication and delivery costs.
• Prepare and submit quotations and tender documents within required timelines.
• Review project scope, technical requirements, and commercial considerations to ensure complete and accurate bids.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, tender submissions, pricing, and related correspondence.

Costing & Value Engineering

• Evaluate project requirements and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and manufacturability.
• Support the development and maintenance of cost databases and standard pricing references.
• Contribute to market and pricing analysis to support competitive tendering.
• Assist with forecasting and pipeline reporting.

Technical & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with design and detailing teams to clarify drawings, bar schedules, specifications, and client requirements.
• Review bar bending schedules (BBS) to verify quantities, accuracy, and compliance.
• Work with manufacturing and logistics teams to ensure estimates are aligned with production capacity and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate internally on technical questions, project scope, and commercial matters.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure estimates are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable project requirements and industry standards.
• Follow relevant reinforcement and structural codes, including applicable CARES, Eurocodes, BS, and IS requirements.
• Maintain compliance with internal quality, ISO, governance, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in rebar estimating, reinforcement detailing, or structural steel estimation.
• Familiarity with rebar detailing or estimating software such as CADS RC, Tekla Structures, Bluebeam, or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of reinforcement manufacturing and cut-and-bend operations is an advantage.
• Background in construction or precast concrete is beneficial.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings and bar bending schedules.
• Proficient in rebar estimating tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple tenders and deliver work within tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach when working with design, manufacturing, logistics, and other teams.