Senior Electrical Estimator & Technical Services Manager (031-1183)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Electrical Estimator & Technical Services Manager

Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,500 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type:Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the Sydney business hours (6 AM - 2 PM / 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday to Friday).

Who We Are: At Hunt St , we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: Our client is a Sydney-based electrical contracting business delivering high-quality electrical services across residential and commercial projects. Alongside their electrical operations, they manage a growing portfolio of property renovation, investment and development projects across Australia and the Philippines.

Role Overview: The Senior Electrical Estimator & Technical Services Manager will provide hands-on estimating, tendering, CAD drafting and project support to an Australian electrical contracting team.

Initially, the role will focus on preparing accurate estimates, technical drawings, tender submissions, variations and project documentation for current and prospective projects. Over time, the successful candidate will help establish and lead a Philippines-based team of estimators, CAD drafters and project support professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical Estimating

- Prepare accurate estimates for Australian residential, commercial and electrical fit-out projects

- Review architectural plans, electrical drawings, circuit schedules, specifications and tender documentation to determine the complete scope of work

- Complete detailed material, labour and equipment take-offs

- Prepare quotations, tender pricing, project budgets and supporting submission documents

- Price variations, additional works and changes in project scope

- Obtain, assess and compare supplier quotations and material pricing

- Ensure estimates reflect current Australian labour rates, material costs, lead times and project conditions

- Maintain accurate estimating templates, cost libraries and supplier pricing information

- Identify scope gaps, commercial risks and potential pricing concerns before estimates are submitted

- Apply sound knowledge of Australian electrical construction practices, AS/NZS 3000 and related standards

- Provide estimating support across power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, switchboards, protection systems, data, fibre, security and CCTV installations

CAD & Technical Documentation

- Produce professional electrical shop drawings and as-built drawings using AutoCAD

- Review and mark up plans, drawings and technical documentation using Bluebeam

- Prepare operations, maintenance and project handover manuals

- Manage drawing revisions and ensure all technical documentation is accurate, organised and up to date

- Coordinate drawing and documentation requirements with project managers and the Australian delivery team

- Develop standardised drawing templates, document-control procedures and technical quality standards

- Review technical drawings produced by future team members and provide clear feedback

Project Management Support

- Assist project managers with project costing, procurement, coordination, reporting and administration

- Prepare monthly progress-claim spreadsheets and supporting documentation

- Track project costs, labour, materials, supplier expenses and other relevant project information

- Maintain accurate job and project records in Simpro or similar systems

- Use Procore or other construction-management platforms where required

- Assist with purchase orders, supplier quotations and material procurement

- Monitor project documentation, deadlines and outstanding actions

- Provide timely estimating and technical support t