Construction Estimator-AUS Company- AUS Work hours

Company name not disclosed; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Training program

Site support from team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Company name not disclosed is seeking an experienced construction estimator to develop complete tender packages for Australian projects. The role involves evaluating drawings, specs and schedules, preparing quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates across materials, labour, plant and subcontractors.

You will manage pricing sources, apply allowances for risk and contingency, highlight gaps, and support management with clear tender narratives and documentation.

Qualifications

• Five years of estimating, quantity surveying or tendering experience.
• Ability to read architectural, structural and services drawings and specs.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, trade scopes, quantities, rate build-ups, sequencing.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to write clarifications and tender narratives.
• Experience with estimating software (Bluebeam/CostX etc.).

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender conditions to understand scope.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, bills of quantities and trade breakdowns.
• Create detailed estimates covering materials, labour, plant, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Apply allowances for overheads, risk, contingency and margin.
• Identify information gaps and raise clarifications.
• Maintain tender revision registers and incorporate addenda.
• Prepare complete tender packages with pricing schedules and documentation.
• Validate calculations and present estimates for management review.

Skills

Read drawings interpretations

Excel proficiency

English communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Independent work

Education

Civil/Construction QS qualification preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

CostX

Cubit

PlanSwift

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Estimating and tender preparation

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, tender conditions and other project documents to understand the full scope of work.
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities and trade breakdowns.
• Prepare detailed estimates covering materials, labour, plant, subcontractors, preliminaries and other project costs.
• Apply company-approved allowances for overheads, risk, contingency and margin.
• Identify missing information, drawing discrepancies, scope gaps and construction risks, and prepare requests for clarification.
• Maintain drawing and tender revision registers, review addenda and incorporate changes into estimates.
• Prepare complete tender packages, including pricing schedules, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and supporting documentation.
• Check calculations, quantities and pricing sources, and present estimates for management review and approval

Subcontractor procurement and quotation analysis

• Prepare clear trade scopes and requests for quotation.
• Issue and follow up quotation requests by email or agreed systems, coordinating with the Australian team where local calls or meetings are required.
• Maintain quotation registers and monitor pricing deadlines.
• Compare subcontractor and supplier proposals on a consistent basis, identifying exclusions, qualifications, missing items, scope overlaps and pricing discrepancies.
• Assess whether quotations cover the required scope and flag unusually high, low or unsupported pricing.
• Prepare comparison tables and recommendations for management review.
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier databases, including trade coverage, service areas, contacts and quotation history.

Methodology and construction programming

• Draft project-specific construction methodologies using the tender requirements and site information supplied by the Australian team.
• Prepare tender and preliminary construction programs showing activities, sequencing, dependencies, milestones and procurement lead times.
• Coordinate with the Australian team to validate buildability, access constraints, durations and resource assumptions.
• Update methodologies and programs as project information develops.

Contract administration and project support

• Prepare subcontractor scopes of work, procurement schedules and draft subcontract or purchase order documentation for approval.
• Assist with variation take-offs, pricing and supporting records.
• Support the review of progress claims and invoices against agreed scopes, rates and available evidence.
• Maintain project registers, including RFIs, variations, procurement, contracts and document revisions.
• Prepare tender handover information, project budgets and cost reports.
• Assist with meeting minutes, action tracking and other construction-related administration.

Working schedule

• MondayFriday, 5:30 am4:00 pm Indian Standard Time, including scheduled meal and rest breaks.
• Additional workload may require occasional Saturdays.
• Holiday expectations: 10 Public holidays as per Australian working calendar & 3 weeks holiday during December/January shutdown.
• Only some major Indian holidays will be observed.

Preferred candidate profile

Essential skills and experience

• Ideally five years of relevant construction estimating, quantity surveying or tendering experience, including hands-on preparation of detailed estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and relevant services drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, trade scopes, quantities, rate build-ups and construction sequencing.
• Strong written and spoken English, including the ability to write clear emails, scope documents, clarifications and tender narratives.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using digital take-off or estimating software.
• Ability to assess subcontractor quotations critically and explain pricing assumptions.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and deadline management.
• Ability to work independently, communicate progress and raise questions promptly.
• Willingness to learn Australian construction practices, terminology, pricing conventions and applicable requirements.
• Reliable high-speed internet, a suitable home workspace and a practical backup arrangement for internet or power interruptions.
• Ability to consistently work the agreed early-morning India schedule.

A qualification in civil engineering, construction management or quantity surveying is preferred. Equivalent relevant practical experience will also be considered.

Desirable experience

• Previous estimating work for Australian construction projects.
• Experience preparing complete estimates across multiple trades.
• Experience with tools such as Bluebeam, CostX, Cubit, PlanSwift or equivalent.
• Construction programming experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Practical site experience and exposure to contract administration or project cost control.

What we provide

• A company laptop with configured software and access to the required systems.
• Training and guidance in our estimating processes and Australian construction practices.
• Site information and local support from our Australian team.
• A long-term opportunity to grow with the business and take on greater responsibility as capability develops.

We are seeking someone interested in building a lasting working relationship and developing their career with our company.