Estimator/Procurement Coordinator

Location: Remote from Manila, Philippines; working hours and holidays follow Australian hours and holidays.

Salary: PHP 80,000–100,000 per month.

What you will do

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings.
• Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work, identifying missing information and discrepancies.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, including pricing, inclusions, exclusions, lead times, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to finalise supplier selections and prepare procurement summaries for approval.
• Submit approved supplier details for Purchase Order creation, verify orders before release, and maintain procurement records.
• Coordinate approved Purchase Orders with scheduling and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates and availability.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating, procurement, or project coordination.
• Experience performing quantity take-offs from construction drawings and preparing material quantities for pricing.
• Strong understanding of Australian construction terminology.
• Experience obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, strong attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Australian construction companies.
• Knowledge of commercial or residential construction methods.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Buildxact, Cubit, CostX, PlanSwift, or similar estimating software.
• Experience with procurement or purchasing processes and Purchase Order workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement based in Manila, Philippines.
• Working hours and holidays aligned with Australia.
• Regular collaboration with Australian suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.