Senior Estimator — Tender & Costing Lead (Hybrid)

BMG Outsourcing Inc.; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and second monitor provided

Free HMO

Team events and parties

Welcome gift on Day 1

Coffee session on Day 1 (hybrid/onsite

Company shuttle service

Free meals and snacks

Generous vacation days and leaves

DOLE mandated leaves

Job summary

BMG Outsourcing is seeking a Senior Estimator to support sales and project delivery by producing accurate cost estimates, tender submissions, and pricing proposals. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to model costs and ensure competitive outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a engineering/qty surveying background and at least 3 years' estimating experience in industrial or heavy engineering projects, with strong Excel skills and vendor negotiation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of hands-on estimating or tender preparation experience.
• Experience in industrial, tank/water, construction, infrastructure, or heavy engineering sectors is desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, project specifications, and scope documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with Australian clients or within an Australian business environment is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (cost modeling, lookup formulas, data analysis).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other Office apps.
• Experience in PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and Excel (Advanced) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, project specifications, drawings, and scope documents to prepare detailed estimates.
• Work with Operations to determine labor hours, plant/equipment needs, and site accommodation/flight logistics.
• Learn product configurations and typical sizing to calculate target tank configurations and generate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Contact approved and new vendors to seek, review, vet, and negotiate pricing for materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, governance packs, and supporting commercial documentation.
• Partner directly with Sales to review client requirements, clarify scope gaps, and capture pricing and technical differences.
• Build preliminary schedules to ensure labor and estimate hours align with project timelines.
• Analyze project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and contingencies to protect commercial positions.
• Maintain the Estimating Register and system file architecture.
• Generate reports and cost analysis to management for approvals and decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, commerce, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PlanSwift

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

BMG Outsourcing is seeking a Senior Estimator to support sales and project delivery by producing accurate cost estimates, tender submissions, and pricing proposals. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to model costs and ensure competitive outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a engineering/qty surveying background and at least 3 years' estimating experience in industrial or heavy engineering projects, with strong Excel skills and vendor negotiation experience.