Electrical Estimator AU Construction Firm WFH

Salary: P50,000 - P70,000 (Monthly Package)

Schedule: Monday to Friday (07:00 AM-04:00 PM PHT)

What are we looking for?

Skills Required

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Construction, Building & Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related engineering studies.
• 2–5 years of experience in estimating within construction, infrastructure, or a related trade (electrical, civil, or mechanical).
• Experience preparing competitive tenders across scopes such as partition ceilings, facades, external cladding, fencing, and landscaping.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction standards and procurement practices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and calculate accurate quantities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ability to build structured cost models.
• Experience with Aroflo or similar project/estimating software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including ability to raise RFIs and clarify scope with clients.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitive pricing and risk management.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability in estimating and project cost management.
  
  

• Access to Aroflo software, email, and ground plans.
• Familiarity with supplier portals (L&H, AWM, Middys) for sourcing quotes.
• Use of Cable Cal Pro and Cable Calc for electrical load and design calculations (if applicable).
• Knowledge of curing compounds, assemblies, and construction material specifications.
  
  

• Create and manage quotes in Aroflo, ensuring accuracy of information and timely follow-ups.
• Review job specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope, risks, and deliverables.
• Complete detailed take-offs for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor works.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and Bill of Materials (BOM) in Aroflo for accurate pricing.
• Apply accurate allowances, inclusions, exclusions, and contingencies to all estimates.
• Mark up project drawings and plans to ensure all items are accounted for in cost schedules.
• Design and calculate max demand and cable runs, sizes, and types as required.
• Use supplier RFQs and comparison to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Review and finalise estimates to confirm accuracy of costs, inclusions, and margins before submission.
  
  

• Issue RFIs (Requests for Information) to clients when specifications or scope details are unclear.
• Request supplier and subcontractor quotes, preparing comparison matrices for accuracy, risk, and capability.
• Build and maintain relationships with trusted suppliers and subcontractors to support competitive pricing.
  
  

• Work closely with the Lead Estimator and project teams to review assumptions, risk items, and inclusions/exclusions.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, estimating templates, and ISO-aligned standards.
• Provide documentation of assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and estimate revisions for transparency.
• Participate in handovers, ensuring that cost assumptions are clearly communicated to project teams.
  
  

• Contribute to the development of centralised estimating databases and cost libraries.
• Support troubleshooting of estimating or pricing issues during project delivery.
• Provide feedback on estimating processes and suggest improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
  
  

• WFH
• Equipment Provided
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities.