Estimator/Project Coordinator

Category: Architectural & Engineering

Location:

Position Title: Estimator/Project Coordinator
Work Set-up: Work From Home
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm PH Time
Salary: Php 55,000 – Php 75,000

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced, highly analytical, and detail-oriented Estimator / Project Coordinator with 4 to 6 years of local Australian construction Industry experience to join their growing team in Sydney.

As a dynamic building company with a strong reputation for high-quality residential builds and complex renovations, commercial fit-outs and modifications, insurance repairs, and remedial works, the Company prides itself on building things right and pricing them perfectly.

In this pivotal role, you will work directly with the Australian team and act as the true right hand person to the business owner. You will play a fundamental role across the entire project lifecycle, with a primary focus on ensuring zero variance financial accuracy during the estimating phase to eliminate on-site surprises, followed by tight, organised execution during project delivery.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ESTIMATOR/PROJECT COORDINATOR

Responsibilities as an Estimator/Project Coordinator:

• Estimating & Tendering
o Prepare precise trade takeo s and comprehensive material quantifications using, digital plans diagnostic reports, engineering specifications, and site data.
o Manage tender bids seamlessly from the initial query through to submission deadlines.
o Establish highly detailed scopes of work that clearly break down each project’s unique requirements to eliminate "grey areas" and prevent post-contract variations.
o Utilise software pricing databases validated against live quotes from local Sydney suppliers and subcontractors to maintain strict cost accuracy in line with market trends.
o Conduct rigorous "apples-for-apples" quote comparisons between competing subcontractors to ensure no hidden exclusions exist before awarding contracts.
o Evaluate variations and change orders to ensure profitability stays protected throughout construction.
o Deep understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) / Building Code of Australia (BCA), and relevant Australian Standards (e.g., AS3740 for waterproofing, AS3600 for concrete, and AS1684 for timber framing).
o Ability to identify and price compliance-related items such as Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) insurance, Council/DA/CDC conditions, and Long Service Levies.
o Proven ability to analyse diagnostic reports and engineering specifications for remedial and renovation works and organise physical site inspections by the Australian team.
o Expertise in estimating demolition, site-preparation, hazardous material handling (e.g., asbestos removal), structural propping, and make-good costs.
o Ability to build a realistic 'contingency framework' into renovation tenders to protect the business from unforeseen structural issues.
o Experience in pricing commercial-grade materials (fire-rated systems, commercial glazing, acoustic requirements) and specialised commercial trades.
o Ability to factor in commercial project overheads, including site-specific Work Health & Safety (WHS) compliance, SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements)
preparation costs, and site allowance expectations if applicable.
o Understanding of commercial contract terms, including liquidated damages, retention sums, and strict variation submission clauses.
o Lead a formal "Pre-Construction Handover" meeting for won projects, ensuring the site delivery team completely understands the budget allocations, margins, and agreed subcontractor scopes.
• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Liaison
o Call and qualify subcontractors to ensure competitive, airtight pricing on every trade package.
o Liaise with trusted suppliers to source high-quality building materials within scheduled timelines.
o Coordinate procurement workflows to guarantee items arrive on-site exactly when needed.
o Monitor live project expenditu