Civil Estimator

Hunt St

Civil Estimator supporting Australian civil construction projects by preparing tender submissions remotely. Engaging directly with clients as independent contractor with flexibility in work hours.

Posted 7/16/2026contractRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesJuniorMid-Level💰 A$2,000 - A$2,500 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil estimating, including detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and tender preparation within the Australian civil construction industry. Proficient in analyzing project risks and developing competitive pricing strategies while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

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Civil EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsCost EstimationAustralian Civil ConstructionMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Tender Documentation ReviewCost Estimates PreparationProject Risk AssessmentSupplier Quotation EvaluationValue EngineeringPricing Model DevelopmentCommercial AcumenAnalytical SkillsNumerical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAutonomous Work

Tools & Technologies

Expert EstimationBenchmarkCandyCostXCubitBuildsoft

Industry Keywords

Civil ConstructionTender PreparationEngineering DrawingsGeotechnical ReportsWestern Australian PracticesSubcontractor RelationshipsInfrastructure Works

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review tender documentation, engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Analyze project scope, commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities before pricing.
Prepare tender clarifications and ensure all submissions comply with client requirements.
Develop competitive tender submissions within required deadlines.
Complete accurate quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and project documentation.
Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, transport, and project overheads.
Build and maintain estimate worksheets and pricing models using historical cost data where appropriate.
Validate pricing assumptions to ensure estimates remain commercially competitive.
Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Negotiate pricing where appropriate to maximize tender competitiveness.
Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support future tenders.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options during the estimating process.
Assess project risks and recommend appropriate pricing allowances and contingencies.
Support pricing updates, tender revisions, and post-tender clarifications where required.
Assist with project handovers to operations following successful tenders.
Maintain estimating records and historical pricing databases.
Review completed projects against estimated costs to improve future estimate accuracy.
Contribute ideas to improve estimating processes and tender quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience as a Civil Estimator within the Australian civil construction industry.
Demonstrated experience preparing end-to-end civil tenders independently.
Strong understanding of Australian civil construction methodologies and estimating practices.
Proven experience completing detailed quantity take-offs from engineering drawings.
Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and tender documentation.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess project risks and pricing strategies.
Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment.
Nice to have:
Experience using civil estimating software (such as Expert Estimation, Benchmark, Candy, CostX, Cubit, Buildsoft, or similar) is highly regarded.
Experience estimating projects across roads, earthworks, drainage, subdivisions, or other civil infrastructure works.
Knowledge of Western Australian civil construction practices and supplier networks.
Experience working remotely with Australian construction businesses.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Review tender documentation, engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Analyze project scope, commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities before pricing.
Prepare tender clarifications and ensure all submissions comply with client requirements.
Develop competitive tender submissions within required deadlines.
Complete accurate quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and project documentation.
Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, transport, and project overheads.
Build and maintain estimate worksheets and pricing models using historical cost data where appropriate.
Validate pricing assumptions to ensure estimates remain commercially competitive.
Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Negotiate pricing where appropriate to maximize tender competitiveness.
Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support future tenders.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options during the estimating process.
Assess project risks and recommend appropriate pricing allowances and contingencies.
Support pricing updates, tender revisions, and post-tender clarifications where required.
Assist with project handovers to operations following successful tenders.
Maintain estimating records and historical pricing databases.
Review completed projects against estimated costs to improve future estimate accuracy.
Contribute ideas to improve estimating processes and tender quality. 🎯 Requirements
2+ years of experience as a Civil Estimator within the Australian civil construction industry.
Demonstrated experience preparing end-to-end civil tenders independently.
Strong understanding of Australian civil construction methodologies and estimating practices.
Proven experience completing detailed quantity take-offs from engineering drawings.
Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and tender documentation.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess project risks and pricing strategies.
Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment.
Nice to have:
Experience using civil estimating software (such as Expert Estimation, Benchmark, Candy, CostX, Cubit, Buildsoft, or similar) is highly regarded.
Experience estimating projects across roads, earthworks, drainage, subdivisions, or other civil infrastructure works.
Knowledge of Western Australian civil construction practices and supplier networks.
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