Remote Australian Residential Estimator - Renovations

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,571,000 - 5,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health Insurance Coverage for eligible

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Australian Residential Construction Estimator to produce accurate quantity takeoffs, detailed cost estimates, and pricing for home renovations, extensions, and additions. This independent contractor role focuses on translating drawings into watertight estimates with strong commercial acumen.

The position involves end-to-end estimating, tender support, and SOP-driven workflow improvement, with remote work options and strict deadlines across projects in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven construction estimating experience
• Direct experience in Australian residential construction
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications, and scopes
• Experience pricing materials, labour, trades, and subcontractor costs
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate project estimates and pricing based on scope, drawings, plans, and specifications
• Estimate Australian residential renovation, extension, and addition projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and construction drawings
• Build detailed cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, trades, subcontractors, and other project costs
• Review project scope to ensure all required work and costs are captured
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost risks
• Review and validate supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Update estimates based on scope changes, revised drawings, variations, and client requirements
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across estimates and pricing structures
• Request and follow up supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Review, compare, and analyse received quotations
• Incorporate accurate supplier and subcontractor pricing into estimates
• Identify pricing discrepancies or unusual cost variations
• Assist with tender and quotation preparation
• Prepare clear cost summaries and pricing breakdowns for owner review
• Assist with alternative pricing and value-engineering options where appropriate
• Ensure estimates and pricing are completed within agreed deadlines
• Review estimates against drawings, specifications, and project scope before submission
• Maintain accurate estimating records, pricing information, templates, and supporting documentation
• Keep supplier and subcontractor pricing information organised and up to date
• Track estimating deadlines and prioritise multiple projects as required
• Maintain clear documentation of estimating assumptions and exclusions
• Identify recurring estimating errors, gaps, or inefficiencies
• Communicate missing information or clarification requirements promptly
• Work closely with the owner and construction team to ensure estimates accurately reflect project requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
• Document recurring estimating and quantity takeoff processes
• Create and maintain SOPs, checklists, templates, and estimating guidelines
• Standardise estimating workflows and best practices where appropriate
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend practical improvements
• Maintain and update SOPs as estimating processes, systems, and business requirements evolve
• Use AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT where appropriate to improve productivity, documentation, and workflow efficiency

Skills

Detail-oriented

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

English communication

Independent

Deadline-driven

Tools

Cubit Estimating

Wunderbuild

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hammerjack Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Australian Residential Construction Estimator to produce accurate quantity takeoffs, detailed cost estimates, and pricing for home renovations, extensions, and additions. This independent contractor role focuses on translating drawings into watertight estimates with strong commercial acumen.

The position involves end-to-end estimating, tender support, and SOP-driven workflow improvement, with remote work options and strict deadlines across projects in