Remote Estimator & Contract Administrator

D2B; Philippines; Remote; PHP 877,000 - 1,218,000; Full time

Job summary

D2B, a Melbourne-based residential construction company, is seeking an experienced Estimator / Contract Administrator for a full-time remote role working AU business hours. You will prepare estimates, tenders, and take-offs from plans, and support procurement and project admin.

You will turn around quotes faster and accurately, maintain pricing databases, review drawings, and collaborate with the Director to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in estimating, contract administration or a similar residential construction role.
• Strong experience across residential renovations, extensions and/or custom homes.
• Experience supporting Australian construction projects is highly preferred.
• Strong estimating, take-off and tender preparation skills.
• Practical experience with Buildxact is highly desirable.
• Experience with AdminPro or comparable construction/estimating platforms will also be considered.
• Ability to confidently interpret architectural plans, sketches and construction specifications.
• Experience obtaining and working with supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong understanding of material and labor costing.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, quotes and tenders using Buildxact or similar estimating software.
• Complete material, labour and trade take-offs.
• Review architectural plans, sketches, specifications and scopes of work.
• Build accurate project costings using existing templates, supplier pricing and historical information.
• Update estimates following changes to plans, selections or project scope.
• Assist with maintaining pricing databases, estimating templates and supplier information.
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies or potential cost issues before quotes are finalized.
• Support the Director with day-to-day construction administration.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and records.
• Assist with purchase orders and ordering materials for active projects.
• Coordinate supplier information, pricing and documentation.
• Track project requirements and ensure administrative items are followed through.
• Maintain organized digital project files and documentation.
• Assist with variations and changes throughout the project lifecycle where required.

Skills

Estimating

Contract administration

Residential construction

Take-offs

Quote turnaround

English communication

Tools

Buildxact

AdminPro

Job description

D2B, a Melbourne-based residential construction company, is seeking an experienced Estimator / Contract Administrator for a full-time remote role working AU business hours. You will prepare estimates, tenders, and take-offs from plans, and support procurement and project admin.

You will turn around quotes faster and accurately, maintain pricing databases, review drawings, and collaborate with the Director to keep projects on time and within budget.