Estimating Manager | Work From Home | Day Shift | Weekends Off | Day 1 HMO

Lead Precision Estimating That Powers Major Electrical Projects

High-performing electrical contractors depend on accurate estimating, disciplined tender management, and strong commercial judgment to win competitive bids. The Estimating Manager leads end-to-end estimating delivery by guiding a skilled team, ensuring bid accuracy, and strengthening tender strategy across complex electrical projects. This role offers a long-term global career with Emapta, crafted for top 1% talent seeking leadership growth, technical mastery, and premium international exposure.

Snapshot

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home

Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off, 8;30am-5:30pm (ACST)

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of estimating experience in Australian electrical contracting environments
• Clear, professional communicator - confident presenting numbers and assumptions to head contractors and directors
• Self-managed and disciplined - remote role with no micromanagement
• Detail-oriented with strong commercial awareness and cost sense
• Able to work to hard tender deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Comfortable asking questions early rather than making assumptions
• Proactive in raising scope risks and pricing qualifications
• Collaborative team player who communicates well across operations, procurement, and management

Background

• Must have direct prior experience estimating for Australian electrical contractors - not building services consultants, not EPC, not international experience only
• Must demonstrate strong working knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS), the NCC, and the BCA as they apply to electrical and related services.
• Must have estimated projects with electrical package values of $2M to $10M AUD

Candidates are expected to be proficient (or quickly self-sufficient) across the following platforms:

• Espro - Electrical estimating
• Groundplan - Digital takeoff
• PlanSwift - Digital takeoff
• Bluebeam Revu - PDF markup & document management
• SimPro - Job management / quoting
• Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint
• Candidates do not need to have used every platform. However, they must have used at minimum one dedicated electrical estimating platform and one digital takeoff tool. Any candidates who are not comfortable learning new estimating software quickly should not be put forward.

Responsibilities

• Leading and reviewing the output of the estimating team
• Bid/no-bid assessment and tender program management
• Client and head contractor relationship management through the tender phase
• Setting and maintaining estimating standards, templates, and processes
• Identifying commercial risks and presenting mitigation strategies
• Reporting on tender pipeline, win rates, and conversion to directors/management
• Mentoring and developing junior estimating staff
• Full quantity takeoff and pricing from first principles
• Issuing and following up subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Preparing and reviewing bid documentation, schedules of rates, and prelims
• Attending virtual site walkthroughs, tender briefings, and client meetings
• Identifying scope gaps, exclusions, and qualifications
• Preparing post-tender clarification responses
• Completing thorough handover documentation to operations upon award

About the Client

Our client is a high-performing Australian electrical and communications contractor recognized for delivering complex, large-scale projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a proven track record in infrastructure delivery and asset maintenance, the organization combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative network to consistently exceed client expectations. Known for driving innovation, operational excellence, and seamless project integration, our client has built a strong reputation for shaping modern building services and delivering impactful, future-ready solutions through trusted, long-term partnerships.

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