Remote Estimator & Contracts Admin - Residential

Peoplegig; Manila; Remote; PHP 3,055,000 - 4,801,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop provided

Remote work

Job summary

Peoplegig is seeking a skilled estimator with strong contract administration experience to support Australian residential projects. The role involves reviewing drawings, preparing BOQs and cost estimates, and coordinating procurement with suppliers and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will work remotely with overlapping hours to Melbourne, ensuring accurate cost control across multiple projects. A degree in Quantity Surveying or related field is required along with proficiency in Excel

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating Australian residential construction projects (new builds/extensions/renovations).
• 2+ years contract administration/construction administration.
• Solid understanding of Australian residential construction methods, materials and processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings (architectural/structural/engineering).
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, BOQs, cost estimation and supplier pricing.
• Experience handling variations, POs, subcontractor documentation and procurement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with estimating software (Cubit, CostX, PlanSwift, Bluebeam).
• Fluent written English and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and project docs; prepare takeoffs, BOQs and cost estimates.
• Calculate material and labour costs across trades; update estimates in systems.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations; prepare tender submissions.
• Identify scope gaps, raise RFIs, flag pricing risks, manage tender deadlines.
• Prepare and manage variations, POs, subcontractor documentation and procurement.
• Coordinate with sites, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; monitor budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written English

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

Cubit

CostX

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Buildertrend

Xero

Google Workspace

Job description

Peoplegig is seeking a skilled estimator with strong contract administration experience to support Australian residential projects. The role involves reviewing drawings, preparing BOQs and cost estimates, and coordinating procurement with suppliers and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will work remotely with overlapping hours to Melbourne, ensuring accurate cost control across multiple projects. A degree in Quantity Surveying or related field is required along with proficiency in Excel