The posting
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Production Estimator
Compensation range: $1600 AUD - $2200 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: Full-time, This role is expected to align during South Australian business hours (ACST) — non-negotiable
Who We Are:
At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be formally employed through an ICA arrangement. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you’ll be able to work from home.
Who The Client Is: Our client is a South Australian residential and commercial building company with over eleven years of experience driving innovation and quality in the construction industry. The team is passionate about building and has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and quality to clients throughout every stage of the build process.
Role Overview:
The Production Estimator will support the company's residential construction operations by managing the post-sales estimation and procurement process for active builds. The candidate will work exclusively on production estimation once a job has been awarded and released into the build pipeline.
The role is process-oriented and volume-driven, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, and familiarity with Australian residential construction workflows. The estimator will work closely with the onshore team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and process jobs once released into the production pipeline
- Issue and manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers via the company's estimating system
- Follow up on outstanding quotes and ensure timely receipt
- Prepare and maintain production budgets for each build
- Issue purchase orders (POs) in line with approved budgets
- Track and reconcile costs against budgets throughout the build cycle
- Liaise with site supervisors and the internal team as needed to clarify scope or resolve variations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the estimating system
- Flag any cost overruns, scope changes, or procurement issues to the relevant stakeholder
- Check invoices against budgets and determine outcomes for discrepancies
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience in construction estimating, ideally residential, or a directly adjacent sector
- Experience working with Australian construction businesses or in an Australian-facing role (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with the end-to-end production estimating process including RFQs, budget preparation, and purchase order management
- High proficiency in written and spoken English
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously
- Confidence working independently in a remote environment with structured oversight
- Experience using construction estimating and project management software
- A stable home office setup with reliable internet
Tools Proficiency:
- Experience using Sitebook for site documentation, inspections, and project compliance tracking
- Proficient in Bluebeam Revu for PDF markup, plan review, and quantity takeoffs
- Comfortable using Trello to manage tasks and track project workflows
- Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data management and cost tracking
Benefits
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Full time equivalent (approximately 36–40 hours per week).
- Must be available during South Australian business hours (ACST).
