Estimator (AU) 16645
Role: Estimator
Status: Remote | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST (TBD)
Why choose Remote Staff?
✔ 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your time efficiently and enjoy work-life balance.
✔ 18+ years in the remote work industry. We’ve helped more than 8K
✔ Filipinos establish virtual careers with international clients since 2007
✔ Competitive and negotiable compensation (depending on skill level & experience)
✔ 100% coverage on Government Contributions Remittance* to SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig. Traditional employment set-ups cover only 50%, while you shoulder the other half as a salary deduction.
Reminders:
✔ Applying to Remote Staff is 100% FREE
✔ Processing your application is 100% FREE
✔ We will NEVER ask for placement fees, bank details, GCcash accounts, training fees, reservation fees, or any form of payment
Role Objective
The Estimator will be responsible for accurately assessing project requirements and preparing cost estimates, with a primary focus on painting works. The role also involves reviewing construction plans, measuring project scopes using Bluebeam, and utilizing Excel-based tools to develop detailed and competitive job estimates. Additional knowledge in electrical and plumbing works is advantageous to support broader project evaluation.
Job Responsibilities
Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Use Bluebeam software to measure quantities and project scope from plans.
Prepare accurate cost estimates using Excel-based estimating tools.
Focus on painting-related scopes while considering additional electrical and plumbing requirements when applicable.
Analyze materials, labor, and time requirements for each project.
Ensure all estimates are completed within deadlines and meet accuracy standards.
Coordinate with internal teams or stakeholders to clarify project details when needed.
Maintain organized documentation of estimates, take-offs, and project data.
Continuously improve estimating processes and accuracy.
Job Qualifications
Proven experience in estimating, preferably with a strong focus on painting projects.
Experience or knowledge in electrical and plumbing works is an advantage.
Proficiency in Bluebeam for measuring and plan take-offs.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, particularly in using estimating tools.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Company profile
Remote Staff, Inc. has provided fulfilling careers to Filipinos since 2007, connecting them with clients from Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, and the UK. We offer full-time and part-time HOME-BASED roles such as web developers, graphic designers, virtual assistants, internet marketers, SEO/SEM experts, writers, and accountants—jobs performed remotely from a HOME OFFICE without needing physical presence. Trusted by thousands, Remote Staff ensures a safe work environment and fair, timely wages. We value Filipino culture and partner with quality clients, maintaining accountability, transparency, and a supportive community in every working relationship.