Overview
Construction Estimator/Admin Jobs in Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines at STAFFHERO
Title: Construction Estimator/Admin
Company: STAFFHERO
Location: Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines
Job Title: Construction Estimator/Admin
Location: Remote (Philippines) – Supporting Australian Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
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About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator/Admin to join our team and support Australian construction, building, and shopfitting clients. This is a permanent remote role ideal for an experienced estimating professional with strong expertise in reading construction plans and drawings, M2-rate estimating, and construction programming.
In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate cost estimates, building out construction programs, and coordinating projects end-to-end — communicating directly with clients, project managers, trades, site managers, and landlords/incumbent contractors to keep estimates and on-site execution aligned. This position is well suited for someone analytical, organized, and confident managing multiple jobs simultaneously while maintaining exceptional accuracy under industry pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret construction plans/drawings to produce accurate cost estimates
- Estimate project costs using M2 rates when provided
- Draw up construction programs, including trade on-site dates, pre-start/commencement dates, and handover schedules
- Coordinate and run projects, communicating directly with clients to confirm scope and ensure estimates reflect accurate project detail
- Liaise with project managers, trades, site managers, landlords, and incumbent contractors throughout the estimating and project lifecycle
- Drive pre-start requirements, including site inductions
- Manage multiple jobs and estimates concurrently, prioritizing effectively under deadline pressure
- Maintain accurate estimating and administrative records across Excel and accounting systems
- Track project timelines against construction programs and flag scheduling risks proactively
- Prepare and update cost breakdowns and estimate documentation for internal and client review
- Support internal staff with accurate estimation data to inform project decisions
- Respond promptly to client and trade queries related to estimates and project scheduling
- Identify and escalate discrepancies between plans/drawings and on-site requirements
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records of estimates, correspondence, and program revisions
- Contribute to process improvements in estimating and project-coordination workflows
Required
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Estimator/Admin (or similar) within an Australian construction, building, or shopfitting firm
- Strong expertise reading and interpreting construction plans/drawings
- Demonstrated ability to estimate using M2 rates when provided
- Experience drawing up construction programs (trade dates, pre-start, commencement, handover)
- Proven ability to run and coordinate projects, including direct client communication
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, plus familiarity with accounting/business systems
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines across multiple jobs
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
Nice to Have
- Prior experience as a project coordinator or assistant PM in a construction setting
- Familiarity with construction estimating software
- Experience working on Australian shopfitting or commercial fit-out projects
Key Competencies
- High level of accuracy and technical competence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
- Proactive and results-oriented approach
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Effective collaboration and communication in a remote work environment
What We Offer
- Permanent Work From Home setup
- Stable, long-term full-time opportunity
- Competitive compensation package
- Guaranteed 13th-Month Pay
- Company-issued laptop and necessary work equipment
- Comprehensive HMO coverage, including dental and life insurance
- 18 Paid Vacation Leaves and 6 Paid Sick Leaves annually
- Paid Birthday Leave, plus a birthday cake celebration
- Tenure-based incentives and quarterly employee rewards
- Complimentary meal provided every first Friday of the month
