Remote Estimator, Residential BOQ Specialist

Boomering; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership team

Competitive salary

Desktop setup

Medical assessment

HMO on hire

Vacation leaves

Sick leaves

Performance reviews

Referral incentives

Employee loans

Social clubs

Company events

Statutory benefits

Job summary

Boomering is seeking an experienced Estimator with 3–4 years in residential construction estimating to join a remote Australian builder. You will prepare detailed Bills of Quantities for custom homes, townhouses and non-standard projects, interpreting plans and specifications to determine complete scope.

You will work with the Australian team, using iGyro/DataBuild/Core Estimator and other estimating tools, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Approximately 3–4 years’ experience in residential construction estimating, ideally working with or supporting Australian builders.
• Strong understanding of Australian residential construction methods, materials and estimating principles.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural plans, drawings, specifications and project documentation accurately.
• Experience preparing detailed quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities for residential construction projects.
• Strong practical building knowledge and understanding of the residential construction process from start to finish.
• Experience estimating custom homes, complex residential projects and steep or sloping sites is highly desirable.
• Experience using DataBuild, iGyro or comparable Australian construction estimating software is advantageous.
• Experience with Core Estimator or similar digital take-off and measurement software is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage estimating priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to seek clarification when project information is incomplete or unclear.
• A reliable, accountable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a remote Australian team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed Bills of Quantities for custom residential construction projects.
• Review architectural plans, drawings, specifications, client selections and project documentation to determine the complete scope of works.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs for materials and construction requirements using the company’s estimating systems and processes.
• Work from project interview sheets, checklists and established estimating workflows to capture the inclusions and requirements of each build accurately.
• Account for the individual requirements of custom homes, townhouses, fit-outs and other non-standard residential projects.
• Apply sound construction knowledge when estimating steep, sloping and otherwise complex building sites.

Job description

Boomering is seeking an experienced Estimator with 3–4 years in residential construction estimating to join a remote Australian builder. You will prepare detailed Bills of Quantities for custom homes, townhouses and non-standard projects, interpreting plans and specifications to determine complete scope.

You will work with the Australian team, using iGyro/DataBuild/Core Estimator and other estimating tools, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.