Contract Administrator & Estimator (Construction)

Location: Ortigas, Alabang, Pampanga, or Cebu, Philippines; hybrid/WFH setup. Work schedule: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM AEST, equivalent to 6:30 AM–3:30 PM Philippine time.

Company

Melbourne-based construction operations deliver premium residential builds, commercial fit-outs, and commercial and industrial projects across multiple concurrent projects.

What you will do

• Support procurement, subcontractor engagement, purchase orders, subcontractor documentation, and project correspondence.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and assist with variations, progress claims, invoices, and payment schedules.
• Maintain accurate project records, contract documentation, and project information across company systems.
• Prepare and review construction estimates, quotations, tender submissions, scopes of work, and trade packages.
• Review architectural, structural, and consultant documentation, including take-offs and scope requirements.
• Compare subcontractor and supplier quotations, identify scope gaps and cost issues, and support Project Managers and Site Managers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in estimating, contract administration, or a similar construction role.
• Experience in residential or commercial construction or engineering, with a strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and understand subcontractor quotations and scopes.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organisation, time management, and ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Confident communication with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, clients, and internal teams.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; construction or project management software experience is highly regarded.

Nice to have

• Experience using Wunderbuild as the primary platform and Bluebeam on construction projects.
• Qualifications or background in quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, construction management, or accounting.

Culture & Benefits

• HMO, dental, and life insurance for the employee and one dependent from day one.
• Option to enrol additional dependents in the insurance plan.
• Paid birthday, vacation, medical, and maternity leave.
• Up to six vacation leaves may be converted to cash on the anniversary.
• Employee engagement activities include year-end parties, Family Day, and team building.