Senior Estimator

D2B; Manila; On-site; PHP 949,000 - 1,362,000; Full time

Job summary

D2B is seeking a Senior Estimator in Manila to lead complex tenders across modular manufacturing and construction. You will deliver fast, accurate estimates and clear scopes of work, coordinating with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Construction teams to ensure competitive submissions.

With 5+ years of relevant experience and advanced CostX proficiency, you will interpret BIM models and drawings, manage risk, and hand over robust estimates to delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating in commercial/modular environments.
• Experience delivering full-building estimates across major trades.
• Advanced CostX proficiency: workbook setup, dimension groups, model mapping, rate build-ups, templates, first-principles estimating.
• Knowledge of Australian construction methodologies, NCC requirements and buildability.
• Ability to assess incomplete documentation and determine scope inclusions.
• Site-based construction experience with subcontractor coordination.
• Structured estimating methodology and documentation quality.
• Strong communication with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in interpreting Revit drawings and construction documents.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tenders with high accuracy across full building scope.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates across structural, architectural, civil, services, preliminaries, and site works.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and trade breakdowns from docs, BIM models and drawings.
• Develop scopes of work, assumptions registers, exclusions, methodology notes and clarifications.
• Identify scope gaps, missing information, trade interfaces and buildability risks.
• Define scope between factory-made and site-based activities.
• Build and structure estimates within CostX; map models and build-up rates.
• Interpret specifications, tender docs and NCC-aligned drawings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Construction for submissions.
• Engage subcontractors and suppliers to validate pricing and coverage.
• Provide structured estimate handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Stakeholder communication

Independent tender leadership

Education

Bachelor-level Quantity Surveying / Construction Mgmt

Tools

CostX

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Position: Senior Estimator

Salary: PHP 85,000 - 122,000/month

Working Hours & Conditions: Australian working hours

Holidays: AU holidays

OVERVIEW:

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Construction / Building Estimator to support both sales and hire lines of business across our modular manufacturing and construction projects.

Reporting to the National Estimating Manager, you will lead estimating activities across complex tenders, working closely with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Construction to deliver high quality, competitive submissions.

You will be responsible for providing fast, accurate pricing, clearly defined scopes of work and seamless integration between factory and site components.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently lead complex tenders with a high degree of accuracy across full building scope.
• Prepare detailed construction-level estimates across all trades including structural, architectural, civil, services, preliminaries, and site works.
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs and trade breakdowns from construction documentation, BIM models, and drawings.
• Develop clear scopes of work, assumptions registers, exclusions, methodology notes, and tender clarifications.
• Identify scope gaps, missing information, trade interfaces, and buildability risks during the estimating process.
• Clearly delineate scope between factory-manufactured and site-based activities.
• Build and structure estimates within CostX including workbook setup, dimension groups, model mapping, and rate build-ups.
• Interpret technical specifications, tender documents, and construction drawings aligned with Australian construction standards and NCC requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Construction teams to develop commercially viable submissions.
• Engage subcontractors and suppliers to validate pricing and scope coverage.
• Provide structured estimate handovers to operational delivery teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant construction estimating experience within commercial, modular, or head contractor environments.
• Proven experience independently delivering detailed full-building estimates across all major trades.
• Advanced CostX proficiency including:
• workbook setup,
• dimension group structuring,
• model mapping,
• rate build-ups,
• estimate template creation,
• and first-principles estimating.
• Strong understanding of Australian construction methodologies, NCC requirements, trade sequencing, and buildability principles.
• Ability to independently assess incomplete documentation and determine required scope inclusions.
• Strong site-based construction experience with practical understanding of construction delivery, subcontractor coordination, and methodology.
• Demonstrated structured estimating methodology with strong attention to scope completeness and documentation quality.
• Confident communicator who proactively engages subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong Autodesk Revit and drawing interpretation capability.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.