Production Estimator (028 - 1099)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Production EstimatorCompensation range:$1600 AUD - $2200 AUD / MonthlyEngagement type: Independent Contractor AgreementWork Schedule:Full-time, This role is expected to align during South Australian business hours (ACST) — non-negotiableWho 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 Employer of Record (EOR) 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 pipelineIssue and manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers via the company's estimating systemFollow up on outstanding quotes and ensure timely receiptPrepare and maintain production budgets for each buildIssue purchase orders (POs) in line with approved budgetsTrack and reconcile costs against budgets throughout the build cycleLiaise with site supervisors and the internal team as needed to clarify scope or resolve variationsMaintain accurate and up-to-date records within the estimating systemFlag any cost overruns, scope changes, or procurement issues to the relevant stakeholderCheck invoices against budgets and determine outcomes for discrepanciesRequirementsRequired Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have:Demonstrated experience in construction estimating, ideally residential, or a directly adjacent sectorExperience 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 managementHigh proficiency in written and spoken EnglishStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneouslyConfidence working independently in a remote environment with structured oversightExperience using construction estimating and project management softwareA stable home office setup with reliable internetTools Proficiency:Experience using Sitebook for site documentation, inspections, and project compliance trackingProficient in Bluebeam Revu for PDF markup, plan review, and quantity takeoffsComfortable using Trello to manage tasks and track project workflowsStrong proficiency across Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data management and cost trackingBenefitsThis 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).Originally posted on Himalayas